Help us save the koalas
On Friday September 22, police from the Woodridge Police Beat attended the Daisy Hill Koala Centre.
September is the official ‘Save the Koala Month’. A campaign designed to raise awareness and funds to help protect the koalas.
While at the Daisy Hill Koala Centre, we got to meet ‘Pound’, the only male koala currently at the centre. He was super cute and I am told loves to sing to the female koalas – a real ladies man. At one point he leant over and gave kisses to my Ppolice hat. “Pound” was not shy of the camera and loved getting a selfie.
Koalas are defiantly one of my favourite Australian animals. I learnt so many interesting facts while at the Koala Centre. For example, did you know koala haves two thumbs on each hand? This helps them climb trees easily. For more cool facts on Koalas, click here.
Male koala named ‘Pound’
“Pound” posing for a selfie
‘Pound’ kissing the female officer
Selfie of ‘Pound the Koala’ and his carers at Daisy Hill Koala Centre
Koalas are amazing animals and are one of Australia’s best icons to the rest of the world. These animals are dwindling in numbers and we can all help by keeping a good eye out for them when out and about, especially when driving – as koalas cross roads too.
If you do come across an injured koala, please contact the following numbers:
Moggill Koala Hospital (07) 3330 4666
Daisy Hill Koala Centre (07) 3299 1032
Out of hours – 1300 264 625
Together as a community, we can raise awareness and help these little guys!
For any further information on ‘save the koala’ month, click here.
