Kaurna
South Australia
The new Animal Care Campus at Ityamaiitpinna Yarta (Glenthorne National Park) demonstrates RSPCA’s commitment to worlds best practice animal care standards whilst creating a vibrant community destination hub. It offers a broad array of animal care and welfare education, training programs, volunteer and allied welfare support spaces, as well as fostering and adoption services.
The new campus has a focus on creating opportunities for public education and training spaces. Inviting the public to participate in a range of activities in order to provide preventative animal welfare services and minimise the number of animals coming into their care.
The Animal Care Campus at Ityamaiitpinna Yarta (Glenthorne National Park) reflects RSPCA’s commitment to world-class animal care while being mindful of budget constraints. Featuring state-of-the-art veterinary facilities for domestic and wildlife species, the campus also supports education, training, and volunteer spaces. Sustainable design elements, including solar panels and hydronic heating, enhance energy efficiency. The modular steel frame construction optimises costs, while native landscaping boosts biodiversity. This purpose-driven development serves as a vital hub for animal welfare and community engagement.
Ashley Halliday, Design Architect
Rupert Lindon, Design Architect
Robert Valente, Project Architect
Melissa Walker, Graduate of Architecture
Nicole Weckert, Interior Designer
Lucid Consulting Australia, Services Consultant
WGA, Structural Engineer
Wax Design, Landscape Consultant
Cundall, ESD Consultant
Cirqa, Traffic Engineering