What we do & how you can help
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Saving our Iconic Black CockatoosWe rescue wild black cockatoos in distress – having been struck by vehicles, fallen, shot, pulled from their nests, or attacked by ravens, cats, or other birds - and rehabilitate them at Kaarakin, our Perth Hills site, before releasing back into the wild.
Shop with us! All profits go towards rescuing, rehabilitating and releasing black cockatoos back to the wild

Kaarakin Calendar 2024
The Fabulous Kaarakin 2024 Wall Calendar has arrived, key features include:
- The 2024 calendar features beautiful A4 photographs of Kaarakin’s resident Black Cockatoos, Dingoes., Kangaroos and Emus.
- The cover page is a memorial tribute to Carnaby’s Cockatoo ‘Terry’, a much loved resident and ambassador for Kaarakin.
- March, July and November photographs call out the change in conservation status to Critically Endangered for our Baudin’s Cockatoo (ICUN Red List, 2022) and highlight the need for urgent action to save these majestic creatures.
- Each accompanying page features a monthly calendar including special dates for the coming year and public holidays.
All photographs were generously donated by talented volunteers and wildlife photographers.
The 2024 calendar has been made possible by our wonderful and generous calendar supporters, advertised at the bottom of each page – Thank you all!!
Purchase this calendar to keep track of the date in 2024 and know you are helping to save a species!
All profits go towards our conservation centre to rescue, rehabilitate and release black cockatoos.
Calendars are now available for shipping!

Kaarakin Beanie
Kaarakin Beanie with turned up cuff.
Warm, cosy and comfortable.
The Kaarakin Beanie is black and features the Kaarakin logo.
100% stretchy acrylic.
The turned up cuff will keep your ears warm.
One Size.

Adopt Amy
Amy is a resident Alpine dingo at Kaarakin, the sister of Alex. She is very affectionate and loves meeting visitors during our tour weekends, as well as her daily walks.

Adopt Fluffbum
Fluffbum lives with our other friendly black cockatoos in Kaarakin’s interactive aviary. He’ll adopt you, not the other way round!

Adopt Henry
A bird with a little mystery Henry is a sweet cockatoo that follows you around stopping at your feet to say hello. Learn more about Henry by adopting him!

Adopt Skye
Skye is Kaarakin’s resident fashion victim – if you visit her in the interactive aviary, she will quickly restyle your buttons and jewellery with her beak!

Adopt Wubby
Wubby one of the three lovely Red Tail Black Cockatoo ladies that call the interactive aviary at Kaarakin home. Learn more about Wubby by adopting her!

Kaarakin Calendar 2023
The Fabulous Kaarakin 2023 Wall Calendar has arrived!
The 2023 calendar features beautiful A4 photographs of Kaarakin’s resident Black Cockatoos and Dingoes. All photos were generously provided by our talented volunteers and supporters.
Each accompanying page features a monthly grid with large squares.
All profits go towards our conservation centre to rescue and rehabilitate black cockatoos. Thank you for your support!

Kaarakin Calendar 2023
The Fabulous Kaarakin 2023 Wall Calendar has arrived!
The 2023 calendar features beautiful A4 photographs of Kaarakin’s resident Black Cockatoos and Dingoes. All photos were generously provided by our talented volunteers and supporters.
Each accompanying page features a monthly grid with large squares.
All profits go towards our conservation centre to rescue and rehabilitate black cockatoos. Thank you for your support!

Adopt Fluffbum
Fluffbum lives with our other friendly black cockatoos in Kaarakin’s interactive aviary. He’ll adopt you, not the other way round!

Adopt a Rescued Black Cockatoo
Support our rescue and clinic efforts by adopting a rescued black cockatoo.
Either choose a digital certificate, paper certificate or both and you will receive a certificate with some information about this patient.
Patient you can adopt: Forest Red Tailed Black Cockatoo which was found on the ground in Argyle. Patient number: 0007CE445B
Date of admission at Kaarakin: Admission date: 17/12/2020.
This black cockatoo is being cared for and rehabilitated at Kaarakin by our amazing team of clinic volunteers.

Adopt Betty
Betty was rescued as a fledgling. She is best friends with Ozzie, our other inland red-tail, and she loves sitting quietly on your shoulder while Ozzie gets all the attention!

Kaarakin Calendar 2024
The Fabulous Kaarakin 2024 Wall Calendar has arrived, key features include:
- The 2024 calendar features beautiful A4 photographs of Kaarakin’s resident Black Cockatoos, Dingoes., Kangaroos and Emus.
- The cover page is a memorial tribute to Carnaby’s Cockatoo ‘Terry’, a much loved resident and ambassador for Kaarakin.
- March, July and November photographs call out the change in conservation status to Critically Endangered for our Baudin’s Cockatoo (ICUN Red List, 2022) and highlight the need for urgent action to save these majestic creatures.
- Each accompanying page features a monthly calendar including special dates for the coming year and public holidays.
All photographs were generously donated by talented volunteers and wildlife photographers.
The 2024 calendar has been made possible by our wonderful and generous calendar supporters, advertised at the bottom of each page – Thank you all!!
Purchase this calendar to keep track of the date in 2024 and know you are helping to save a species!
All profits go towards our conservation centre to rescue, rehabilitate and release black cockatoos.
Calendars are now available for shipping!

Red Tail Cockatoo Lapel Pin
Beautiful enamel pin from Birdlife Australia.
The pin features the Forest Red Tailed Cockatoo.
Each pin has a metal clutch backing.
Each pin measures approx. 2.5cm x 2.5 cm at its widest point.

Carnaby’s Cockatoo Lapel Pin
Beautiful enamel pin from Birdlife Australia.
The pin features the Carnaby’s Black Cockatoo.
Each pin has a metal clutch backing.
Each pin measures approx. 2.5cm x 2.5 cm at its widest point.

Adopt Henry
A bird with a little mystery Henry is a sweet cockatoo that follows you around stopping at your feet to say hello. Learn more about Henry by adopting him!

Greeting Card – Sturt Peas & Zebra Finches
An earth friendly greeting card designed by Western Australian artist Helen Ansell.
Helen’s paintings capture the wild spirit of the Australian landscape. Printed carbon neutral in Australia with vegetable based ink and made from luxuriously thick 100% post-consumer waste card. Comes with a 100% post-consumer recycled envelope. This card is blank inside for your personal message and suitable for all occasions.
Features:
Blank inside
Matte finish
Size: 155 x 110mm
Australian designed & made
Printed with VOC-free ink
100% post-consumer recycled paper card and envelope

Christmas Card – Red Tails & Bells
Eco friendly, 100% recycled, Australian made Christmas card.
Victoria McGrane’s unique hand illustrated designs are brought to life for you this Christmas by Earth Greetings with the lightest possible footprint. Blank inside giving you all the space you need for your special message.
Features:
Matte finish
Size: 155 x 110mm
Australian designed & made
Printed with VOC-free ink
100% post-consumer recycled paper card & envelope

Red-Tailed Black Cockatoo Enamel Pin
Red-tailed female black cockatoo hard enamel pin measuring 50mm high & 15mm wide with two rubber backing clasps suitable for day wear.

Red-Tail Black Cockatoo Feather Enamel Pin
Red-tailed black cockatoo feather hard enamel pin measuring 50mm high & 15mm wide with two rubber backing clasps suitable for day wear

White-Tailed Black Cockatoo Feathers Enamel Pin
These beautiful polished hard enamel pins feature the white feathers of the Carnaby’s and the Baudin’s Black Cockatoos.
Each pin has a metal clutch backing.
The pin measures approx. 3.5cm in length and 2cm in width at its widest point.
Product of The Humble Mushroom Co. these pins were made in Australia and designed by artist Ruth Devadoss in Rockingham, WA.

Carnaby’s Black Cockatoo Sunset Flock Enamel Pin
This beautiful polished hard enamel pin depicts a lovely little flock of White-Tailed Black Cockatoos in the WA sunset and was designed to raise funds for the conservation and rehabilitation of these wonderful native birds.
The pin is made of polished hard enamel and has a metal clutch backing.
Each pin measures approx. 3.5cm x 3.5 cm at its widest point.
Profits will support Kaarakin.

Kaarakin Calendar 2024
The Fabulous Kaarakin 2024 Wall Calendar has arrived, key features include:
- The 2024 calendar features beautiful A4 photographs of Kaarakin’s resident Black Cockatoos, Dingoes., Kangaroos and Emus.
- The cover page is a memorial tribute to Carnaby’s Cockatoo ‘Terry’, a much loved resident and ambassador for Kaarakin.
- March, July and November photographs call out the change in conservation status to Critically Endangered for our Baudin’s Cockatoo (ICUN Red List, 2022) and highlight the need for urgent action to save these majestic creatures.
- Each accompanying page features a monthly calendar including special dates for the coming year and public holidays.
All photographs were generously donated by talented volunteers and wildlife photographers.
The 2024 calendar has been made possible by our wonderful and generous calendar supporters, advertised at the bottom of each page – Thank you all!!
Purchase this calendar to keep track of the date in 2024 and know you are helping to save a species!
All profits go towards our conservation centre to rescue, rehabilitate and release black cockatoos.
Calendars are now available for shipping!

A6 Card – ‘Courtly’ Portrait of a Male Red-Tailed Black Cockatoo
These notecards feature the reproduction print of an acrylic painting of Courtly, the Red-tailed Black Cockatoo, from an original hand painting by Perth artist Caroline Hazell.
The A6 sized cards come with envelopes and are blank inside for your own message.
The cards are printed in Perth, Western Australia on recycled paper stock using vegetable inks.
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