starting march 2024
HELP fundraise for
Tasmania's wildlife
Welcome to Wild Ride!
Wild Ride is Bonorong’s new fundraising campaign where we encourage supporters to do a ‘Wild Ride’ to raise money for wildlife in our care. The funds raised will help run Bonorong’s rescue, critical care hospital, and rehabilitation animal care services.
Ride a bicycle, a scooter, a skateboard, or roller skate, hop on a pogo stick, even wear a costume while you’re doing your Wild Ride! You create your very own Wild Ride with a team or as an individual, with your work mates, friends, or family. Anyone can take part – groups, businesses, and organisations.
How Can I Get Involved?
Want to become a Wild Rider? You can register as an individual, a team, a business or as an organisation. Simply register using the button below, then start planning for your Wild Ride and raising money. You can provide updates and share your progress with your followers as you go!
And if you can’t do your own Wild Ride, there are plenty of other ways to help support animals – you can sponsor a Wild Rider, donate directly or become a Corporate Partner.
Wild Rider Spotlight
Name: David Bartlett
Occupation: Former Premier of Tasmania, Company Director
Why is Tasmanian wildlife important to you? I often say I have four great loves in my life. My children, Hudson and Cody, my wife Larissa and Tasmania… her people, communities, nature, land, mountains, waterways… and her wildlife.
Tell us about your own Wild Ride? I am thinking of doing three Wild Rides on my bike over three weekends in March, from the top to the bottom of King Island, Flinders Island and Bruny Island.
If friends were to describe you as a Tasmania wild animal, which one would it be and why? I polled my family and work colleagues on this question, and my favourite answer was Wedge-tailed Eagle.
Wild Rider Spotlight
Name: Louise Houbaer
Occupation: Weekend News Presenter – 7 Tasmania News
Why is Tasmanian wildlife important to you? Animals are fascinating, and are so important to help protect. We are seeing more and more tragedy with roads, developments, and habitat removal, that there’s never been a more important time to help protect them, and their environments. A place such as Bonorong helps to bridge the gap of understanding, and helps all of us engage with, and feel connected to, creatures big and small.
Tell us about your own Wild Ride? I plan on going wild with my little joey in their pouch, and bigger joey in her pram – which will have some Tassie wildlife toys catching a ride. We’ll chirp off about what we’re doing, and why. We will aim to do a street ride, park ride, or stroll every day in March.
If friends were to describe you as a Tasmania wild animal, which one would it be and why? Apparently a butterfly? If that’s possible? Otherwise probably a dolphin – enjoying life as much as possible, keeping close connections with family and friends, with a dash of intelligence. Wishful thinking maybe…
Wild Rider Spotlight
Name: David Bartlett
Occupation: Former Premier of Tasmania, Company Director
Why is Tasmanian wildlife important to you? I often say I have four great loves in my life. My children, Hudson and Cody, my wife Larissa and Tasmania… her people, communities, nature, land, mountains, waterways… and her wildlife.
Tell us about your own Wild Ride? I am thinking of doing three Wild Rides on my bike over three weekends in March, from the top to the bottom of King Island, Flinders Island and Bruny Island.
If friends were to describe you as a Tasmania wild animal, which one would it be and why? I polled my family and work colleagues on this question, and my favourite answer was Wedge-tailed Eagle.
Updates from Bonorong...
Have you heard about Sandra`s awesome Wild Ride? She`s almost hit her fundraising goal! Help her get across the line by supporting her on the Wild Ride website - link in bio! 🤩
"My name is Sandra Davis, and my wild ride is to ride 7km on my mobility scooter, on my 77th birthday, finishing at Bonorong. Unless there is a weather change that will be on Monday 18th March. Hopefully arriving at Bonorong between 11am and noon. What could go wrong I hear you ask... 🤔 I could run out of battery, the wheels could fall off or I could be picked up for speeding, not to mention I may have to go past a pub🙄
Originally I was going to start at @oldbeachberries , but on a discussion with the police they advised me that it was not a good idea because of the rough road. So I have been looking at somewhere with pavements. A shame because Old Beach Berries, as Bonorong, are passionate about our wildlife and are a big supporter of Bonorong. A great supporter of all local Old Beach residents also. 💚
I have chosen the wild ride to support as I have met many staff at Bonorong and I have never met so many passionate people, dedicating their life to care for all our precious animals. It breaks my heart seeing all the road kill, knowing there is someplace that will care for any that have a chance of survival. Unfortunately care is not on an appointment basis, so how do you choose which “patient” goes first. They need a LARGER HOSPITAL. So my ride is trying to raise as much money as possible to achieve the dream. 🩺
I think if I were to choose to come back as an animal, it would be a wombat. Rotund, cute, cuddly and doesn’t get anywhere quickly. 🥰
Come on all, dig deep and donate to a great cause.
Cheers “Sandy” ❤️🐾"
Mar 14
Did you know a donation of $50 can fund a weeks worth of anaesthetic gasses in our Wildlife Hospital? 🩺
Our veterinary team use these gasses to put each new animal under anaesthesia in order to thoroughly examine them for injury and illness without causing unnecessary pain and stress. They`re also regularly used for surgeries and other procedures, so they are absolutely critical in the day to day operation of the hospital. 🩻
Wild Ride is raising funds to support the running of our Primary Care Team (Rescue Service, Wildlife Hospital, Critical Care and Rehabilitation). Every year more and more animals need our help in Tasmania and we need your help to keep going! 🐾
Head to the Wild Ride website (link in bio) to see how you can get involved. It`s not too late to register your own Wild Ride and start fundraising, or you can choose another Wild Ride to donate to and support. Every dollar makes a difference for Tasmanian Wildlife! Thanks to all who have been involved so far 💚
#bonorongwildride
Mar 13
Kalinda the Spotted Tail Quoll wants to know if you`ve registered for Wild Ride yet! 🤔
It`s not too late to register. You can do your Wild Ride any day of March so there are 19 days left! 📆
If doing a Wild Ride isn`t for you, jump on the website and support one of the other amazing Rides that are currently underway! www.wildride.au 🚲
#bonorongwildride
📸: Caitlin Sutton
Mar 11
He’s at it again! 😃 Rain, hail or shine, our director Greg Irons and his tricycle “The Hog” are out pedalling in a marathon effort to hit 200km over the month of March to raise funds for Wild Ride. 👏Wild Ride is our new annual fundraiser! All proceeds from Wild Ride directly support Bonorong’s Primary Care Team (rescue phone, wildlife hospital, critical care and rehabilitation) in their effort to help Tasmania’s wildlife. ❤️🩹It’s not too late to get involved and start your own Wild Ride! Or you can jump on the website and see all the awesome Rides that are already underway and show them some support at www.wildride.au 🚲#bonorongwildride
Mar 10
Get your hands on some stylish Wild Ride merchandise and support a good cause at the same time! 🧢
We`re taking preorders for Wild Ride merchandise through the month of March. There`s options for everyone - kids, youth and adult options available in a range of sizes.👨👩👦
Wild Ride merchandise is printed on-demand to prevent unnecessary overproduction and waste. 🌏
Order now to to secure yours! Order on the Wild Ride website - link in bio! 🤩
Mar 9
