Australia Koala Sanctuary

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Australia Koala Sanctuary

Trip code: OZKS
Volunteer with Koalas in Australia

Through feeding the animals, cleaning out their enclosures and taking part in behavioural enrichment programmes you will come into close contact with Australian wildlife, and learn a great deal about it. In your free time, you can spend more time with the animals or explore Brisbane with your fellow volunteers.



Location:

30 minutes from Brisbane city.

Duration & Price:
from £349. Full price list
Deposit:

£195 (balance due 12 wks before departure)

Accommodation:

Accommodation at Brisbane

Meals:

Not included

Dates:

The first Saturday of each month

Information Pack:

Volunteer Activities

The project is based at the largest koala sanctuary in the world, which is a 30-minute bus ride from Brisbane. The sanctuary, which was the first of its kind, was established in 1927 with two koalas. Now more than 80 years old, it is home to 130 koalas!

You will spend the majority of your time feeding the animals and cleaning their enclosures, although there will be opportunities to get involved in other activities. Please be aware it is a physical, hands-on project.

Your tasks will be organised so that you experience working in different areas of the sanctuary. The sanctuary is divided into bird, mammal, reptile, macropod and koala sections, and a hospital. Each day, you will work with a keeper in their section and will be given a list of activities for that day.

Your tasks will include:

  • Preparing and collecting food for the animals
  • Helping with the cleaning and maintenance of animal enclosures
  • Taking part in behavioural enrichment programmes
  • Providing general assistance to the keepers

What’s Included in the Programme

  • Train transfer from the airport on arrival
  • A comprehensive orientation day
  • Accommodation for the duration of your placement at a hostel in Brisbane 
  • A certificate of participation at the end of your placement
  • Information pack
  • Two uniform shirts for you to keep

What’s Not Included in the Programme

  • All flights
  • Travel Insurance for the duration of your placement
  • All items of a personal nature
  • Transport to and from the sanctuary
  • Visas
  • Any excursions over and above your planned itinerary
  • Meals

Prices & Durations


Australia Koala Sanctuary - 2 weeks £349
Australia Koala Sanctuary - 4 weeks £649

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