- 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 largestKoala Sanctuary.Wildlife in the sanctuary
Wildlife in the sanctuary includes:
Koala s,Kangaroo s,Tasmanian Devil s (currently off display),Wombat s,Echidna s, and various species ofReptile s.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
Australia nParrot s andCockatoo s, as well as other Australian birds such asKookaburra s,Emu s,Cassowary s 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 aBrisbane Transport bus, or arrive by ferry from theQueensland Cultural Centre pontoon, a journey of approximately 1 1/2 hours.Co-ordinates
Photos of Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
ee also
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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
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