Manfred Heide: The Austrian migrant who rescued 449 Wombats

Manfred Heide Wombat Hill SA Caversham Wildlife Park WA

Manfred Heide mit einem seiner geretteten Wombats. Source: Caversham Wildlife Park WA

In early June, Manfred Heide in the Adelaide Hills appeared on the Queen's Birthday List. The Austrian migrant was rewarded for more than 50 years of service to native animal welfare and conservation. We spoke to the octogenarian to find out more.



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