Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary

Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary is located in the Brisbane suburb of Fig Tree Pocket. Founded in 1927, it is the world's oldest and largest Koala Sanctuary.

Wildlife in the sanctuary

Wildlife in the sanctuary includes: Koalas, Kangaroos, Tasmanian Devils (currently off display), Wombats, Echidnas, and various species of Reptiles.

The sanctuary is one of the very few sanctuaries in the world where visitors are actually allowed to pet koalas and hold them for a fee. Strict regulations ensure that each koala is not held for more than thirty minutes every day.

Visitors can also feed and pet the free-roaming kangaroos in the plained and open-plan kangaroo reserve, where more than 130 of the animals freely reside. Kangaroos are sometimes seen with a joey in their pouch.

There are also many colourful Australian Parrots and Cockatoos, as well as other Australian birds such as Kookaburras, Emus, Cassowarys among others. Free flying Lorikeets fly to the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary for the specially prepared nectar meals at the sanctuary.

As well as being a wildlife sanctuary, there is a small 'farm', with "Sheep Dog Shows".

Transport to the sanctuary

There is an entrance to the sanctuary from a car park, and also an entrance to the sanctuary from the Brisbane River. One can arrive by private car or taxi, a journey of approximately 20 minutes from the City. One can also catch a Brisbane Transport bus, or arrive by ferry from the Queensland Cultural Centre pontoon, a journey of approximately 1 1/2 hours.

Co-ordinates

Photos of Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary

ee also

* Koala
* Marsupial
* Australian Koala Foundation
* Animal Sanctuary
* Wildlife refuge

External links

* [http://www.koala.net/index.htm Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary Official Website]
* [http://www.ourbrisbane.com/visitors/seeanddo/favourites/wildlife.htm Australian Wildlife] Our Brisbane - information includes Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
* [http://www.sunzine.net/brisbane/2sights3.html Wildlife, Parks and Gardens] - SunZine