More For Koalas
This September, we're doing more to support koala conservation in the wild.
More This September
This September, there are more ways to help support koalas in the wild.
We're doubling our usual contribution from every koala experience, increasing it from $1 to $2 throughout September.
Book a Koala Experience
Every donation received at Lone Pine throughout the month will go to Australian Wildlife Conservancy (AWC).
Conservation in Action
Australian Wildlife Conservancy works across Australia to protect native wildlife and the habitats they depend on.
Their teams of ecologists, land managers and conservationists work on the ground restoring habitat, managing threats such as feral animals, weeds and damaging fires, monitoring wildlife and helping threatened species recover.
It's practical conservation, guided by science and focused on making a measurable difference for Australia's wildlife.
hectares of Australia in total. 6.8 million directly managed or in partnership, influencing outcomes across a further 6.1 million
of Australia's threatened mammal species protected across those landscapes
of Australia's threatened bird species protected across those landscapes
Where the Work Happens
Across Queensland and northern New South Wales, AWC is protecting and restoring remarkable landscapes for native wildlife. Here are four examples of that work.
Curramore Wildlife Sanctuary
Just 90km north of Brisbane, Curramore protects 196 hectares on the Maleny Plateau and supports up to 700 species of plants and animals, including koalas.
AWC has spent years restoring areas heavily impacted by lantana, helping native habitat recover while continuing to monitor the wildlife that depends on it.
Mount Zero–Taravale Wildlife Sanctuary
Spanning more than 59,000 hectares, Mount Zero–Taravale is home to more than 400 species of native vertebrates and the largest feral predator-free area in northern Australia.
AWC manages threats including fire, weeds and feral animals, while also helping the endangered Northern Bettong return to protected habitat.
Mongo Valley Wildlife Sanctuary
One of AWC's newest sanctuaries, Mongo Valley protects 1,260 hectares in one of Australia's most biologically diverse regions.
Koalas are among the wildlife found here, alongside threatened species including the Brush-tailed Rock-wallaby and Kate's Leaf-tailed Gecko. AWC is now surveying wildlife, managing weeds and restoring habitat across the sanctuary.
Waulinbakh Wildlife Sanctuary
Almost 4,000 hectares of eucalypt forest and rainforest on the NSW Mid North Coast provide important habitat for koalas and other forest wildlife.
AWC's thermal drone surveys have revealed a high density of koalas at Waulinbakh, with teams also using environmental DNA and bioacoustic monitoring to better understand and protect the wildlife living there.
More ways to help koalas
Protecting koalas is something we can all play a part in.
From driving carefully in koala areas and keeping dogs safely contained, to making backyards more koala-friendly and reporting wild koala sightings, small actions can make a real difference.
More for Koalas Movie Night
Celebrate Save the Koala Month with a special evening at Lone Pine, featuring a screening of Blinky Bill The Movie (2015).
Before the movie, hear from Australian Wildlife Conservancy about the conservation work your support is helping make possible, then settle in for an evening of family fun.
There'll be Kevin the Koala appearances, a jumping castle, face painting, food trucks, koala activities and a koala dress-up competition, with a koala merch pack up for grabs for one lucky visitor.
You can also visit our koala merchandise stand, with 5% of sales from the stand donated to Australian Wildlife Conservancy, or make a donation on the night.
More info soonHelp Us Do More
This September, your support can help conservation reach beyond Lone Pine.
Every donation received throughout the month will go to Australian Wildlife Conservancy, supporting its broader work protecting Australia's wildlife and wild places.
