Koala Hospital
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Located on the grounds of Roto House is the , a centre that specialises in caring for koalas. It rescues and rehabilitates around 250 koalas annually. It has a clinic as well as training and rehabilitation yards. Its clinic is capable of doing minor procedures, and if you're there at the right time, you might just be able to watch what's happening from a dedicated viewing area.
Koalas constantly face threats such as loss of habitat, disease, injury and attack. Those who are rescued but could not be released become permanent residents at the hospital. One such koala is Evans Head CW. He has a brain injury that doesn't allow him to survive in the wild.
The grounds of Roto House can be found at the corner of Lord Street and Roto Place in Port Macquarie. You are welcome to visit anytime between 8:30am and 4pm (except Christmas Day). You'll get to learn more about koalas at the koalaseum, see the hospital's resident koalas and purchase a souvenir or two from the gift shop. Entry is free, however, donations are much appreciated. For more information, please head to
www.koalahospital.org.au .
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94819 - 2023-06-12 01:34:16