Wirrimbirra Sanctuary, Wildlife refuge and heritage site in Bargo, Australia.
Wirrimbirra Sanctuary is a protected wildlife refuge south of Sydney with more than 40 established gardens and Australian plants. The grounds sprawl across the property, where over 1800 native plant species grow and various animal research projects take place.
The site was founded in 1962 when a Sydney businessman donated the land to protect wildlife and support research. This donation made it possible to preserve an important part of the original forest and establish ongoing educational programs.
The Field Studies Centre opened in 1971 serves as an environmental education institution, teaching visitors about Australian flora and fauna conservation methods.
Access to the grounds starts from the administrative area, where visitors can find information and browse local plants. Flat paths through the gardens allow easy exploration and observation of the vegetation and occasionally passing animals.
The property preserves an authentic section of the original forest that covered the landscape before European settlement. This surviving bushland offers a rare glimpse of how the region looked before human changes and stands as one of the few examples of this forest type near Sydney.
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