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 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 2022
Enjoy beautiful black cockatoos, plus a couple furry friends, in Kaarakin’s amazing photo calendar for 2022!
Starring curated photos generously provided by volunteers and guests. Features a full A4 photo with large square days on accompanying page.
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!

Kaarakin Calendar 2022
Enjoy beautiful black cockatoos, plus a couple furry friends, in Kaarakin’s amazing photo calendar for 2022!
Starring curated photos generously provided by volunteers and guests. Features a full A4 photo with large square days on accompanying page.
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!

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!

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.

WA Black Cockatoo Greeting Card
- A6 (105mm x 148mm) greeting card & envelope
- Blank inside
- 100% Recycled paper
- Printed with vegetable-based inks
All Chicken Pants Studio greeting cards are designed and printed in Western Australia.

Red-Tailed Black Cockatoo A5 Journal
A Product of Braw Paper Co. These A5 journals are designed and printed in Perth, Western Australia onto 100% recycled paper using vegetable-based inks, Beautiful bound with a 300gsm uncoated cover for extra protection and a luxurious feel.
The 40 pages inside are blank and printed onto an uncoated 135gsm 100% recycled paper stock, making this a versatile journal for writing, sketching or keeping a visual diary of your travels.
The image wraps around to the back cover of your journal.

Bloom Notepad
An A5 notepad with a card cover and back to keep it safe. Each pad contains 40 sheets of notepaper.

Botanicals, Bushbirds, Orchids and Bloom Magnet Card
4 x magnet pack – 4 different magnets on card with envelope.

Item 18. Jane Meleisea: “Blue Wren” Limited Edition 5/50 Female Red-Tailed Black Cockatoo print
Item 18. Jane Meleisea: “Blue Wren”
Limited Edition 5/50 Female Red-Tailed Black Cockatoo print
250 x 250
RRP $50
Starting bid: $15
KINDLY DONATED BY JANE MELEISEA.
To see more of Jane Meleisea’s gorgeous work follow her socials at https://www.facebook.com/JaneMeleiseaArt and Instagram @janemeleiseaartist

Female Red-Tailed Cockatoo Keychain
Beautiful double-sided clear keychains featuring a female Red-Tailed Black Cockatoo.
Finished with epoxy resin for extra shine and durability – perfectly scratch resistant to compliment your keys.
Approx 70mm long and completed with a sleek pastel green clasp that reduces bulk around your keys.
About Kaarakin
- Our top picks of places to visit in the Perth Hills9 February 2021
- Implementing the Containers for Change program at Kaarakin2 February 2021
- Spring at Kaarakin3 November 2020
- Beaky’s successful recovery after golf ball accident29 August 2020
Latest News
- Bullsbrook market gardener fined for clearing native vegetation28 November 2020
- November Newsletter22 November 2020
- September 2020 Newsletter30 August 2020
- Christmas Online Auction 15 – 22 Nov29 August 2020
Education
- Plastic lids recycling update!24 June 2021
- Creating a bird friendly garden for Black Cockatoos2 February 2021
- New Colouring Sheets18 June 2020
- Black Cockatoo Breeding Workshop8 December 2019