Wild Koala Day was started in 2016 by a network of independent koala conservation and rehabilitation groups all over Australia. Most of the groups involved with Wild Koala Day have been advocating for koalas for many years, some for decades. Our experience is first-hand. We represent the front line of koala conservation, working with our local communities at a grass-roots level.
We know about tragedy, heartbreak, and feelings of futility. We also know that facing reality, and taking action is the best course. Every time we face a disaster we get back up and keep working for koalas. The disasters might keep coming, but we are not beaten.
Koalas are still here, living wild and free in the Bush where they belong. In some places that would not be the case without the tireless efforts of many good people. All those people can hold their heads up with pride.
When koalas need help, we will be there for them. Will you join us?
Wild Koala Day Events around Australia:
Wednesday 1 May to 5 May:
Wild Koala Day Art Show | Koala Action Inc QLD
https://www.wildkoaladay.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/koala-action-tile-1.jpg
Thursday 2 May:
Wild Koala Day Information Webinar | Koala Clancy Foundation ONLINE
https://www.koalaclancyfoundation.org.au/event/koala-information-webinar/
Friday 3 May:
Wild koala day with the Detection Dogs for Conservation | University of Sunshine Coast QLD
https://www.usc.edu.au/community/events/wild-koala-day-with-the-detection-dogs-for-conservation
Sunrise Guula (Koala) Yoga | Koala Hospital Port Macquarie NSW
https://koalahospital.org.au/products/wild-koala-day-sunrise-guula-yoga?
Wild Koala Day tree planting event | Mornington Peninsula Koala Conservation VIC
https://mpkoalas.org.au/
Tree planting for Wild Koala Day | WWF & Koala Friendly Carbon NSW
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Tree give away for Wild Koala Day | MidCoast Council NSW
https://www.midcoast.nsw.gov.au/Your-Council/Our-news/News-releases/Tree-give-away-for-Wild-Koala-Day
Plant a tree for our furry friends on Wild Koala Day | Campbelltown Council NSW
https://www.campbelltown.nsw.gov.au/News/WildKoalaDay
Wild Koala Day Raffle launch | Care4esK QLD
https://www.facebook.com/saveglenrock/
Saturday 4 May:
Tree planting for Wild Koala Day | Moreton Bay Koala Rescue QLD
https://moretonbaykoalarescue.org/event/wild-koala-day-tree-planting/
Wild Koala Day weeding and wildlife walk | Koala Clancy Foundation VIC - SOLD OUT
https://www.koalaclancyfoundation.org.au/event/wild-koala-day-event-weeding-wildlife-walk/
Sunday 5 May:
Wild Koala Day Event at Old Petrie Town | The Y & Pine Rivers Koala Care QLD
https://www.oldpetrietown.com/139-wild-koala-day?
Spot a koala for Wild Koala Day | City of Moreton Bay QLD
https://www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/Galleries-Museums/Events/PRHM/Wild-Koala-Day
Tuesday 7 May:
Audio Recordings for Koalas | International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) & Koala Clancy Foundation ONLINE
https://www.koalaclancyfoundation.org.au/event/audio-recording-for-koalas-a-step-by-step-guide-for-conservation-groups/
Thursday 9 May:
Koalas & Victoria's Native Forests | Victorian Forest Alliance ONLINE
https://tinyurl.com/3mtvyye4
Sunday 19 May:
Living with Koalas Forum | Koala Action Gympie Region QLD
https://www.wildkoaladay.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/KAGR-wild-koala-day-event-web.jpg
Wednesday 22 May:
Koala Tree Planting | Bangalow Koalas NSW
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Some ideas for Wild Koala Day:
- Launch a Fundraiser
- Run a tree planting or weed removal or habitat cleanup
- Online Webinar
- Photo or art competition
- Host a stall at a local market
- Discounted entry to an existing event/attraction
- Koala tree giveaway