The Islanders have created a Koala Trail. As you come off the ferry look for the Tourist Information Board in the park. This will guide you along the trail, an easy 1.2 km walk starting in the ferry park.
To conserve these animals, koalas were introduced to Phillip Island in 1920. A consignment of 32 koalas was sent from Phillip Island to Raymond Island on 25 September 1953 - and released by Fred Jones. The population has flourished.
Koalas drink during the hot dry weather. Please remember to put out a shallow water bowl for the koalas and other wildlife.
In 1778, koalas were found from Queensland to South Australia. From the 1800s fire, disease, clearing and the fur trade were so devastating that by 1925 the koala was nearly extinct.
Koalas may look cuddly like bears but they are marsupials and are not related.
Learn more about koalas...Living with koalas is a privilege and a responsibility. Luckily, there are some simple things you can do to give your local koalas a helping hand.
Download the Living with Koalas guide...Our challenge is to protect our local wildlife to keep healthy populations for the future.
Learn more...Koalas are marsupials and are not related to bears.
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