The numeral 100, filled with archive photographs of founder Claude Reid, a koala, and the bushland at Fig Tree Pocket

    Our story.Your memories.

    A school excursion. A family tradition. Your first time meeting a koala.

    For generations, Lone Pine has been part of Brisbane's story and part of countless family stories too.

    As we approach our 100th anniversary in October 2027, we're collecting your memories and photos. What do you remember?

    Share your memory

    Founder Claude Reid, a koala, and the bushland at Fig Tree Pocket.

    Recognise anything?

    In 1927, Lone Pine opened its gates with just two koalas, Jack and Jill. Founder Claude Reid established the sanctuary as a refuge for sick, injured and orphaned koalas at a time when wild populations were declining due to the fur trade.

    Nearly 100 years later, generations of guests, staff and volunteers have all become part of its history.

    Take a look through the archives. You might spot a familiar place or remember a story of your own.

    From the Lone Pine Archive

    Lone Pine Picnic Park, 1927
    Lone Pine Picnic Park1927
    Strongheart, the resident German Shepherd, sitting with two koalas on his back, 1937
    Strongheart and koalas1937
    The Wishing Well, 1938
    The Wishing Well1938
    American WACs holding koalas at the sanctuary, 1944
    American WACs1944
    Claude Reid at the baby koala show, 1949
    Claude Reid1949
    Snake presentation at the sanctuary, 1954
    Snake Presentation1954

    It doesn't have to be a big moment.

    A picnic by the river Someone you worked with Your first visit, or your child's A school trip you still talk about A day here with someone special Whatever you remember

    Whether you visited once, grew up coming here or spent years behind the scenes, we'd love to hear what stayed with you.

    Your memory doesn't have to be from decades ago. Last year, last month or your most recent visit all count.

    Share your memory

    From our archive

    A smiling mother holding her baby in a knitted hat alongside a koala at Lone Pine, 1958
    A mother, her baby and a koala, on a day out at Lone Pine.
    Lone Pine archive1958

    Share your memory

    Help us build a collection of the people, places and moments that make up Lone Pine's story, from 1927 right through to today.

    Tell us what happened, who you were with and what you remember most. A few sentences is plenty, and you can add photos, videos or a scanned keepsake if you have them.

    Together, these stories will help tell the story of Lone Pine through the people who have been part of it.

    Selected memories may be shared throughout our centenary celebrations, helping bring Lone Pine's first 100 years to life.

    Need a hand?For help submitting your memory, or to ask about donating physical photographs or memorabilia, contact our Guest Services team at [email protected] or 07 3378 1366.

    No. 100

    Memory record

    Thank you for being part of our story.