Conservation Partners
“Symbio is proud to have so many conservation partners helping us achieve our vision”
In working towards saving so many threatened and endangered species from the brink of extinction through our captive management breeding programs it is so vital that we have supportive conservation partners helping us along the way.
The partnering of our conservation partners not only helps secure the fate of so many species, but also, as in the case of Tradies clubs, allows us to give back to the community through having facilities such as the Tradies Club co-funded Symbio Farmyard.
The Symbio Farmyard gives people of all ages an opportunity to get up close and personal with our Farmyard friends and have a little taste of Farmyard life in Suburbia.
Symbio are also working in partnership with multiple government groups in vital breeding programs to secure the fate of our endemic species, and although these projects are on display for the public to see, form an integral part in our journey of saving species for future generations.
Symbio Farmyard
Local Tradies Club were instrumental in helping us achieve the success behind the construction of the very popular Symbio Farmyard.
Through a very generous community grant from Tradies, and the vision of Symbio’s own John and Matt Radnidge, the Farmyard, which back in the 80’s and 90’s was Symbio’s most popular experience, was resurrected and the end product is regarded as one of, if not the best Farmyard precincts of any Zoo or Wildlife Park in the country.
Tradies Club is located locally here at Helensburgh, along with multiple additional venues throughout the Southern Sydney region.
Endangered Species Conservation
Symbio Wildlife Park is proud to partner with Aussie Ark to support their vital work in saving Australia's endemic species from the brink of extinction. As part of our commitment, we fundraise and provide ongoing support to help the organisation achieve its mission.
Aussie Ark is a pioneering conservation initiative that focuses on delivering measurable results for some of Australia's most imperiled species. Their vision is to establish a robust insurance population of threatened, native mammal species, including the Tasmanian Devil, Eastern Quoll, and Long-nosed Potoroo.
The ultimate goal is to reintroduce these species back into the wild, where they can thrive and play their part in the ecosystem. To achieve this, Aussie Ark works on establishing large, predator-proof fenced release sites on the east coast of NSW, which are suitable for semi-wild release of these species. By supporting Aussie Ark's conservation efforts, Symbio is playing an active role in protecting Australia's unique wildlife for generations to come.
FUNNEL WEB SPIDER DROP OFF POINT
Symbio Wildlife Park takes its role in the community seriously, and one way they do this is by partnering with the Australian Reptile Park to help protect people from one of Australia's most dangerous animals - the Sydney Funnel Web Spider.
As a drop-off location for the spider collection, Symbio provides a vital service to the community, allowing people to safely and easily turn in any suspected spiders they find in their backyard. The spiders collected are then used by the Australian Reptile Park in their Antivenin Program, which has been saving lives since 1981.
Thanks to their efforts, over 1500 people have been saved from the potentially fatal bite of a Funnel Web Spider. In fact, there hasn't been a single fatality from this spider since 1986. By supporting this important program, Symbio is helping to ensure the safety of the community and reduce the impact of one of Australia's most venomous creatures.
