Daisy Hill Koala Centre
Daisy Hill Koala Centre Re-opens.
The Daisy Hill Koala Centre reopened on Monday 27 July 2009 following a major refurbishment. Open daily from 10am to 4pm. Entry is free.
Learn all about koalas at the Daisy Hill Koala Centre on Brisbane's south-eastern outskirts.
The bushland area between Daisy Hill and Redland Bay is important koala habitat. So, it is very fitting that a centre dedicated to koala conservation should be located there.
Koalas are a threatened species in the Southeast Queensland bioregion. In March 2004, the koala was included in the vulnerable species category of the Nature Conservation (Wildlife) Regulation 1994 because of a significant decline in the numbers of animals in the wild. The bioregion includes the Daisy Hill and Redland Bay area, as it stretches from the New South Wales border to Gladstone and west to Toowoomba.
Koalas are common in the rest of the state but this too could change unless care is taken to protect their remaining habitat and reduce some of the threats posed by people. Many koalas are killed or injured by cars or dogs, some drown in backyard pools and others are killed by disease or natural predators.
At the Koala Centre, you can see koalas up close and learn all about these fascinating Australian animals.
Wander through the centre, looking at the displays. The displays tell you all about koalas, from their life cycle to how they've adapted to the changing Australian environment. Free activity sheets are available for children.
The Connect with Nature events and activities calendar (previously known as Go Bush) offers a variety of ranger-led activities for school holiday visitors
- Download the Connect with Nature events calendar
The Connect with Nature program also features environmental education activities designed to suit the school curriculum. The program gives students the opportunity to experience Queensland's natural environment and cultural heritage through ranger-guided activities.
- Download the Connect with Nature schools program
Further information
Daisy Hill Koala Centre
Daisy Hill Road
PO Box 5116
DAISY HILL QLD 4127
(07) 3299 1032 fax (07) 3299 1217
international +61 7 3299 1032 fax +61 7 3299 1217
Last updated: 16 September 2009