What are the ethical reasons for not buying a wombat?

You can't. Wombats are wild animals and there is no trade in them. Certified carers often raise orphaned baby wombats but with the aim of returning them to the bush. read more

You can't. Wombats are wild animals and there is no trade in them. Certified carers often raise orphaned baby wombats but with the aim of returning them to the bush. Those that cannot be returned to the wild will usually end up at zoos or wildlife parks. read more

But you can adopt a wombat from the Wombat Awareness Organization, the world’s only free range, cage free wombat sanctuary! WAO offer a permanent home to any wombat that cannot be released back into the wild due to injury, unsafe or unviable habitat. read more

Not everyone will come to the same conclusion - but Ethical Consumer will give you the information you need to make an informed decision about the things you buy. Four types of ethical buying Ethical consumerism is just as much about supporting the 'good' companies and products as it is withdrawing our support from the 'bad' ones. read more