Compassion in action
Our year-round mission of care and conservation
Koalas are on the brink of extinction
Wild koalas are in crisis, and they could go extinct by 2050. Can you imagine Australia without them?
We've answered the call...
Here at Koala Conservation Australia (KCA), we’re a small yet determined team of experts (supported by an army of volunteers) making a BIG impact!
We rescue, treat, rehabilitate, and care for sick and injured koalas at our Port Macquarie Koala Hospital, 365 days a year. We also manage visitor experiences, koala food tree plantations, conservation research, education, and habitat restoration programs. And now, we’ve launched a world-first Wild Koala Conservation Breeding Program.
Our Impact
250
Koalas cared for annually
14k
Trees Planted
200+
Dedicated Volunteers
5k+
Koalas Rehabilitated
World-leading initiative
Wild Koala Conservation Breeding
Our wild koalas are endangered and on the brink of extinction. Here at KCA, we're in the fight for their lives.
In response to this urgent crisis, we've pioneered a ground-breaking Wild Koala Breeding Program. This program is not just about saving koalas, but also about setting a new standard for wildlife conservation in Australia.
Koala pairing under the program has commenced, and we hope to see our first joeys (baby koalas) soon!
Compassionate koala care and conservation are at the heart of everything we do here at Koala Conservation Australia (KCA).
Rescue
Available 24/7, our teams rescue hundreds of koalas each year, ensuring immediate care
Rehabilitate
Our skilled vets and dedicated volunteers provide essential care to injured koalas for their recovery and release
Release
Recovering koalas are carefully returned to their natural habitats, promoting their survival and well-being
Conserve
We run key conservation projects such as koala habitat restoration
and the Wild Breeding Program.
Educate
We’re committed to education, sharing valuable knowledge with schools, communities and the wider public
Research
We conduct and share vital research to further koala care and conservation efforts
koala rescue, treatment, rehabiliation & release
Port Macquarie Koala Hospital
For over 50 years, our Port Macquarie Koala Conservation Hospital has been rescuing, rehabilitating, and releasing wild koalas. We were the very first hospital for koalas in Australia!
Our rescue teams are available 24 hours a day, and our wildlife veterinarians and volunteers provide treatment and care for ill and injured koalas.
Act Now
Our Koalas Need You!
And we need you! Support our vital work to rescue, treat and conserve koalas.
GET INVOLVED
Koala Heroes
Visit Us
at our Port Macquarie Koala Hospital, and from December 2024, we’ll also be opening our new visitor experience at Guulabaa (a short drive from Port Macquarie)
Apply to Volunteer
If you’re over 18 and passionate about wildlife conservation, we’ve got many interesting volunteer roles from Koala Carer to Tree Planter! roles.
Report a Koala Sighting
If you come across a koala in the wild, fill out our quick koala sighting report. It provides our research staff with valuable intel. If the Koala looks
sick or injured, call our Rescue Line at any time on 6584 1522.
Advocate!
Read up on our work, learn about koalas, and talk with friends and family! Like and share our posts. It all helps to get our message out there. Our koalas need all the support they can get.
Research is the keystone of conservation, unlocking mysteries, informing care and forging new paths to koala preservation.
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