Get the 'warm & fuzzies'
Meet our Resident Koalas!
Adopt one of our ‘resident’ koalas and create a personal bond.
Our goal with all koalas we rescue is to treat, rehabilitate, and release them back into the wild. However, in some cases, a rescued koala may be unable to return safely to the wild. Some of these koalas become permanent ‘residents’ of our Hospital, where, with your support, we provide them with a lifetime of compassionate care.
Choose from our available koalas below, or scroll down for Adoption FAQs.
THEY NEED YOUR SUPPORT
Why Adopt a Koala?
Form a special bond
Just like our koalas, 'warm and fuzzy’ is how you’ll feel when you create a unique personal bond with your adopted koala. You can follow their progress and visit them at our Hospital. Our Koala Adoptions also make the perfect personalised gift for the wildlife lover in your life!
A direct and positive impact on koala care
You’ll contribute directly to the rescue and treatment of sick and injured koalas that we treat at our Hospital, ensuring they receive the necessary care to recover and thrive.
Koala conservation & protection
Conservation is everything! Your adoption helps with our conservation work which includes our Wild Koala Breeding and Habitat protection programs, which are crucial for maintaining and increasing their population in the wild.
Support critical koala research
Our research provides valuable insights into their health, behaviour, and habitat requirements. This will include research attached to our new Wild Koala Breeding program, which is essential for their long-term survival.
Other ways to support our koalas
Check out our donation options, and ways to get involved.
5k+
Koalas Rehabilitated
ADOPTION BENEFITS
Your Impact
Support for Rescue and Treatment
Conservation and Habitat Expansion
Support for Koala Research
Gum tip: Koala Adoptions make the best gifts!
Adoption Packages
e-Adoption(Worldwide)
Australian Adoption
International Adoption
QUESTIONS?
Adoption FAQ’s
How much does it cost to adopt a koala?
There are currently three different packages: $60 for an e-adoption, $80 for a mailed Adoption kit (within Australia), and $90 for a mailed Adoption kit (outside Australia). These packages are for a 12-month period, at which time we'll ask you if you'd like to renew for another 12 months.
When will I receive my adoption?
For E-adoptions, we’ll email your certificate as soon as your order is finalised. For Adoption Packs, please allow up to 10 business days after payment has been processed for Australian delivery, and up to four weeks for overseas delivery.
How long does my koala adoption last?
Koala adoptions last for 12 months. After 12 months, we’ll email you and let you know how you can renew your adoption if you wish to do so.
I’m buying an adoption as a gift, will it be sent to me?
You can choose to send an E-adoption certificate or Adoption Pack to your address, or directly to the lucky gift recipient.
Will I receive updates on my adopted koala?
We regularly post about our permanent resident koalas and temporary patients on our social media pages, and have plans to get special regular updates to our Adopters in 2025. Watch this space!.
Can I visit my adopted koala?
Yes, if you have adopted one of our permanent resident koalas! Port Macquarie Koala Hospital is open daily from 8:30am to 4pm, seven days a week (closed on Christmas Day).
I have not received my koala adoption pack.
If you have not received your Adoption Pack after 10 business days within Australia, or 4 weeks outside Australia, please email adoptions@koalahospital.org.au or call us on (02) 6584 1522. Please advise of the email address used when the order was placed. If you have ordered an E-adoption please also check your junk/spam mail folder.
How many people can adopt a koala?
There is no limit to the number of people who can adopt a koala. Families, businesses, sports clubs etc. can all adopt the same koala.
