Tassie devil on a log in front of a sunset

Bequests

Leave a Legacy for Australia’s Wildlife

A gift in your Will is one of the most powerful ways you can protect Australia’s threatened animals for generations to come.

By remembering Aussie Ark in your Will, you create a lasting legacy that ensures Tasmanian Devils, Koalas, Eastern Quolls, and other endangered wildlife have a safe and thriving future. Your generosity will help us maintain secure sanctuaries, breed disease-free populations, and return animals to the wild where they belong.

Why Leave a Gift in Your Will?

Make a lasting impact – Your legacy will continue the fight to save wildlife long after your lifetime.

Protect future generations – Provide a safe haven for animals like Tasmanian Devils and Koalas for decades to come.

Support vital conservation – Ensure ongoing breeding, research, and rewilding programs.

Every bequest, no matter the size, makes a meaningful difference.

Our Promise To You

If you choose to leave us a gift in your Will, we promise to:

Honour your wishes;
Respect that a decision as important as this needs time – how and when you choose to write it is personal to you;
Understand that you might change your mind – circumstances can change and you have the freedom to reconsider your decision at any time;
Honour your privacy – we would like to acknowledge your generosity but will only give you the recognition you are comfortable with;
Ensure your gift is used in the most effective way;
Continue to communicate and update you with the latest information on our programs and achievements.

Tasmanian devil joey being held by ranger

Next Steps

What should I do next?

Choose the family, friends and charities that you would like to remember in your Will.

Talk it over with your family and loved ones. Share your wishes with them.

Visit a solicitor to have your Will written or updated. Alternatively, you can make an online Will with an online Will provider such as Safewill

Please let us know if you have made a decision to leave a donation in your Will to Aussie Ark by emailing admin@aussieark.org.au. We may be able to assist you in ensuring your legacy is left to the area you are most passionate about.

Sample Wording

Using the wording below helps ensure that your gift is used in the way you intend.

‘I give to Australian Wildlife Ark Limited(ABN 51 417 871 203) free of all taxes and other deductions the residue of my estate / ___% share of my estate for its general purposes, and the receipt given on behalf of Australian Wildlife Ark Limited shall be sufficient discharge to my Trustee.’

Legal Details: Your solicitor will require the following information to include a donation to Aussie Ark in your Will:

Registered Name: Australian Wildlife Ark Limited

ABN: 51 417 871 203

Address: PO Box 192, Gosford, NSW 2250

Plus, you can make unlimited updates (with a review from an Australian Lawyer each time to ensure correct completion) to your Will for a whole year, completely free of charge.

Write Your Will Online

We’ve partnered with Safewill to make leaving a gift in your Will simple and affordable. Safewill allows you to create a legally binding Will online in just a few steps.

Write Your Will With Safewill

Mother Brush-Tailed Rock-Wallaby and its joey

Let Us Know About Your Gift

If you’ve already included Aussie Ark in your Will, please consider letting us know via email: admin@aussieark.org.au. This helps us plan for the future and gives us the opportunity to thank you personally. Of course, all conversations are confidential and non-binding.

By leaving a gift in your Will to Aussie Ark, you ensure that the work you cared about in your lifetime continues for generations to come. It’s a powerful way to be remembered - not just for who you are, but for the lives of animals you helped save.