Cuddle a Koala at the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
Published by Catherine O'Halloran, Writer
Country: Australia 
The Experience
Koalas are not the only creature you will find at the sanctuary. From kangaroos to lorikeets, platypuses to Tasmanian devils, you will find all the Australian wildlife you could want.
Every day is packed with wildlife shows and presentations. Whether you are interested in a sheepdog performance or a bird of prey flight show, you will find it at the Koala Sanctuary.
The highlight for many visitors to the Sanctuary is hugging a koala. There is no need to worry about the hugs upsetting the koalas, as all the Lone Pine staff are very well trained, and the koalas are their top priority. The koalas at Lone Pine have been exposed to humans from a very young age, and can be handled for 30 minutes a day.
If you prefer other animals to koalas, you can also hold a snake, a baby freshwater crocodile, an owl or an eagle. There is also the opportunity to hand feed kangaroos and wallabies. Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary is also an excellent educational centre. There are “Wildlife Wednesdays”—a free afternoon when children can ask about and meet their favourite wildlife creatures. School groups frequent the Sanctuary, and wildlife enthusiasts can volunteer or work there.
Finally, the Koala Sanctuary also works hard at the conservations of many different kinds of wildlife, with a focus on koalas. They have made wonderful conservation discoveries, and are currently looking for a vaccine for Chlamydia, which affects koalas.
The Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary is a haven for animals, and an adventure for wildlife enthusiasts and cautious visitors alike.
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