8 Ways to Show Your Support for Save the Koala Month
September is Save the Koala Month and at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, we love Koalas!
There will be a number of ways to get involved with Save the Koala Month at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, to help raise awareness and protect the future of this amazing, endangered Australian species.
Here are 8 ways you can show your support:
1. Visit Our Koala Sanctuary
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is home to more than 50 Koalas!
Although many people call Koalas ‘Koala bears’, Koalas are actually marsupials, meaning they carry their young in their pouch.
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is a not-for-profit organisation, admission costs go back into research programs, conservation and day to day wildlife care.
2. Learn 5 Koala Fun Facts
There are so many fun facts about Koalas, but we’ve narrowed it down to our top 5:
- Koalas spend up to 20 hours a day sleeping
- They eat up to 1kg of eucalyptus leaves per day!
- Koalas live on average for 6-8 years in the wild but have been known to live up to 15 years!
- Koala mums are only pregnant for about 35 days, but Joeys can stay in their pouch for up to 6 months.
- Koalas usually only give birth to one Joey per year but they are capable of giving birth to twins, although this is quite rare.
3. Slow Down During Koala Breeding Season
Spring (September in Australia) marks the start of Koala breeding season, so expect to see more Koalas out and about in the wild. Please slow down on the roads and call Wildcare on (07) 5527 2444 if you find a sick or injured Koala. Currumbin Wildlife Hospital treats more than 500 sick and injured Koalas every year.
4. Learn How Many Koalas Are Left
Koalas are listed as Endangered in Queensland. Without help, the species is at a very serious risk of extinction by 2050.
In 2021, the Threatened Species Scientific Committee (TSSC) estimated that there were only 92,184 Koalas left in the combined Queensland, New South Wales and Australian Capital Territory population.*
*Source: https://www.dcceew.gov.au/environment/biodiversity...
5. Come and See THE New Koala Joeys at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
Visit our Koala nursery (map reference T7) during September to catch a glimpse of our brand-new adorable Koala joeys!
6. Get Creative at Kids Koala Krafting
This Save the Koala Month, we’re bringing back the very popular Koala Krafting! From 16th September to 6th October, children can meet a Koala keeper, learn about Koala conservation and make some sustainable craft to take home. The cost is just $19 per child, which also includes a take home photo with our wonderful keepers and Koala ambassadors.
Please note, General Admission is not included. Children have to be accompanied by an adult.
Limited spots available – BOOK NOW.
7. Have Breakfast with the Koalas
Why not celebrate Save the Koala Month with a unique breakfast experience, surrounded by our amazing Koala ambassadors. Breakfast with the Koalas is an unforgettable dining experience. Chat with our keepers, indulge in a gourmet breakfast and have the moment captured by our professional photographer.
Bookings required, this experience sells out fast – LEARN MORE.
Members don't forget, you get 40% off this experience!
8. Get Amongst It on Save the Koala Day, Friday 27th September
On Friday September 27, our mammal and conservation team will be at Koala Hub chatting all things Koala. Get involved with story time, keeper talks, face painting and more. Learn about how you can save Koalas and protect their future.
This event is included in your General Admission and takes place in front of Repturnal Den (B14 on park map) from 9am – 12pm on Friday, 27th September. Free for members.
Don't miss out on this special day to rally behind Koalas!