Wildlife Matters

An Evening in Support of Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital

Key details

Date: Sunday, 1st June, 2025
Venue:  Icebergs Dining Room & Bar, Bondi
Dress code: Smart Casual (feel free to add a nod to Wildlife)

You are warmly invited to an exclusive evening at Icebergs Dining Room & Bar, where stunning ocean views will form a dramatic backdrop to thought-provoking discussions about impact investing, philanthropy and the economics of wildlife conservation.  

You’ll enjoy quality food and premium beverage selection, mixing with conservation-minded people, contributing insights and sharing wisdom about the vital role wildlife conservation plays in sustaining biodiversity, a resilient, regenerative economy, and the future of Australia’s wildlife.

Why Saving Wildlife Matters

Wildlife isn’t just part of our natural heritage - it’s essential to our economy, ecosystems, and well-being. From ecotourism and agriculture to climate resilience, conservation is an investment in our future. Yet, habitat destruction, extreme weather, and human activity are pushing many species to the brink. Australia has the unenviable record of the highest rate of mammal extinction of any country in the world. 

Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital provides urgent, expert care to thousands of diseased, injured and orphaned native animals each year - relieving suffering and giving many of them a second chance in the wild. Your support ensures we can continue this critical work.

What to Expect

Cocktails, Premium Wines, Hors d’Ouevres - Enjoy an Icebergs’ cocktail creation on arrival, and a carefully curated selection of premium Australian wines, craft beers  and substantial gourmet hors d’oeuvres created by Icebergs Dining Room Executive Chef Alex Prichard in an elegant setting. 

Inspiring Conversations - Hear from our Chair, Former Secretary to the Treasury, economist, public policy expert and passionate wildlife conservationist Dr Ken Henry AC, and our General Manager of Veterinary Services Dr Bree Talbot, on why protecting wildlife is more than just an ethical choice - it’s an economic necessity.

Entertainment - Enjoy a live performance by Australian singer-songwriter Tex Perkins & Matt Walker.

Exclusive Auction & Raffle - Bid on unique, money can’t buy experiences and prizes, with all proceeds supporting our hospital’s work. 

Together, let’s raise a glass to a future where wildlife thrives.