Shelter Spotlight June 2025
Emerald Monbulk Wildlife Shelter
Name of Operator: Carol Seeger
Years of operation: 35 years
Suburb/area covered: Yarra Ranges / Cardinia Shire
Species you care for: Wallaby, Kangaroo, Wombat, Possum, Sugar Glider, Parrot’s, Lorikeet, Galah, Emu’s. All native species.
Contact: Carol 0439 353 237
How does Emerald Monbulk Wildlife Shelter support wildlife and their habitat?
The Emerald Monbulk Wildlife Shelter is run by Carol and supported by over 60 volunteers. The shelter provides vital care and rehabilitation for a wide range of Australian native animals, including kangaroos, wallabies, wombats, galahs, lorikeets, and more. With a deep commitment to wildlife conservation, Carol and the team works tirelessly to give injured and orphaned wildlife a second chance at life.
What advice would you give the public?
Call a licensed wildlife carer or shelter or a vet for help and guidance when dealing with wildlife, drive carefully and be watchful with pets. Support your local shelters through donations, volunteering, or spreading awareness.
Find out more about Wildlife Shelters in Victoria.
There are many ways to help our wildlife, report injured and orphaned wildlife, check out our fact sheets or make a donation so that we can provide ongoing support to wildlife shelters and carers..