Spring Is Koala Trauma Season

Spring Is Koala Trauma Season

Spring is the busiest time of year at Currumbin Wildlife Hospital, with Australian wildlife on the move looking for breeding partners. This time of year is known as ‘Koala Trauma Season’, with more Koalas attempting to cross local roads during these warmer months. Renshaw the Koala, featured here with Vet Nurse Kate, is an example…

Hope for Snickers the Osprey

Hope for Snickers the Osprey

Snickers the Osprey was reported ill, and it was later discovered that this poor bird had swallowed a hook. During spring and school holidays, people spend more time outside boating and fishing, so education is important now more than ever. Rehab for patients like Snickers can take months and can be a traumatic experience for…