Animal protection
Anyone traveling to Bonrook drives about five kilometers from the Stuart Highway to the Homestead – the first four kilometers on asphalt, the rest on a simple dirt road. When I ask, “What did you…
Homeland protection
On 7 March 2021, the citizens of Bern will vote on the implementation loan for the construction and traffic measures in connection with the expansion of the train station Bern. More than two dozen healthy…
Bern, 13 June 2025 – on June 11, 2025, Basel Zoo announced the death of elephant Heri (estimated to be 49 years old), described as a ‘necessary euthanasia’ following a gradual deterioration in her health.…
Zurich Zoo has just announced the birth of a baby elephant on the Easter week-wend, with moving images and videos. But behind this “good news” lies a grim reality: the calf's chances of survival are…
Life thrives during the monsoon season at Bonrook, while the Brumbies are in great condition. Abundant rainfall has filled the waterholes and brought lush greenery. Amid this flourishing nature, we’re working on new infrastructure projects,…
Since the white man first set foot in Australia, brumbies have roamed its landscapes – a symbol of resilience and cultural heritage. Despite this long-shared history, Australian authorities label them “invasive, feral pests,” and since…
On the pastures of Bonrook, the winter season has reigned over the past few months. At this time of year, the Brumby families are in excellent condition. Native grasses and water are abundant, and the…
As winter settles over the Bonrook rangelands, the brumbies grow thick coats to endure the cold, while controlled burns rejuvenate the land with fresh grazing areas. Preparations are underway to reinforce the boundary fences and…
On 12 August, Zurich Zoo announced that it had ‘had to euthanise’ the Asian elephant Ceyla-Himali because of her numerous health problems, including serious kidney problems, which the zoo attributed to her supposedly ‘elderly’ age.…
In October 2023, Viktoria Kirchhoff, Project Manager Horse Sanctuaries, and Sam Forwood, Bonrook Station Manager, conducted an aerial count over Bonrook in the Northern Territory, Australia. The results revealed robust numbers, a well-managed ecosystem, and…
The July rains not only brought a refreshing change to the township Pine Creek but also introduced three aged, untamed geldings. Formerly belonging to neighbouring stations, these horses have roamed the bush around Pine Creek…
