Steps to Save Wildlife this Spring

Spring marks the beginning of Trauma Season, as well as September’s Save the Koala Month. It takes a village to save wildlife, so our mission is to empower you with the skills to help take the pressure off our vet team working around the clock. This Save the Koala Month, we want to ensure you are up to speed with all there is to know about saving Koalas.  

Koalas in Crisis

Vehicle strikes, dog attacks, chlamydia, habitat destruction and severe weather are just some of the threats facing Koalas this Trauma Season. If you spot any sick, injured or orphaned Koalas, or see any Koalas showing signs of chlamydia (conjunctivitis eyes &/or a wet bottom) please contact:  Wildcare Australia Inc Hotline – 07 5527 2444 OR Currumbin Wildlife Hospital – 07 5534 0813. 

There are many preventive measures we can take to save Koalas.   

3 Ways to Reduce Koala Threats 

1. Keep dogs indoors at night and restrain your dog if you know a Koala is in your backyard 
2. It is important to slow down on the roads at dawn and dusk 
3. Please take notice of ‘Koalas Cross Here’ signs while driving 

Please keep an eye out for other species this Trauma Season as well.   

3 Quick Tips for Wildlife Rescue:  

1. Native animals can die very quickly from stress, so please keep the environment as calm as possible. 
2. Do not offer any food or water as feeding an animal in shock can be fatal. 
3. If you find a Kangaroo, Wallaby, Possum, Koala or Wombat that has been injured, make sure you check the pouch (if safe to do so). 

For your own safety, please do not handle any dangerous animals and consult Currumbin Wildlife Hospital immediately.