![]() ![]() Koalas are solitary animals, but their home ranges often overlap and they will tolerate nearby koalas. As a result, populations are being researched and sick koalas are being treated and rehabilitated where possible, while there are groups dedicated to replanting eucalyptus trees for them to feed on. Additionally, disease is a significant problem, with at least 40% to 52% of the population being infected with chlamydia, which causes koalas to go blind and become infertile. Deforestation of the eucalyptus forest in which they live has caused a reduction in their numbers, and their habitat has also been fragmented by land use changes. The species is vulnerable – threatened by natural hazards such as drought, predation and bushfires – but their situation has been further compounded by human activity. Both sexes feed almost exclusively on eucalyptus leaves. They are a sexually dimorphic species, meaning the males are significantly bigger than the females Queensland koalas are between 60 to 75cm long, with males weighing between 4.2 and 9.1kg, and females weighing 4.1 to 7.3kg. They have grey to brown fur, stocky limbs with dexterous claws, rounded fluffy ears, and a face with a bulbous black nose. The Queensland koala bear (or Phascolarctos cinereus) is an arboreal marsupial that lives in the eucalyptus forests of Eastern Australia. Population in the Wild: 80,000 (before 2019 fire season) Recording devices (phone, gopro ect) are not permitted during direct interaction with animals during encounters.The Koala ( Phascolarctos cinereus) is a small Australian marsupial featured in the Australia Pack DLC for Planet Zoo.This experience is an “Animal Encounter” for the purposes of the Waiver, Indemnity and Release.The Participant consents to the publication and/or use in any media whatsoever of their name, image, voice statements or otherwise, without payment of compensation.Participants must be aware that they may be filmed during experiences for media purposes.Please ensure any allergies are discussed with staff prior to the encounter being undertaken. The food we feed to our animals may contain nuts, eggs, fruit, seafood, raw meat and other food products.Australia Zoo does not take any responsibility for any injuries, howsoever received whether it be as a result of the Animal Encounter, travelling to, or being in, the enclosure in which the animal is housed.The behaviour of the animals or the outcome/level of interaction is not guaranteed under any circumstances. All interaction will be instigated by the animals.Contact with animals will be under the handlers direction – please do not touch animal’s head, face or any other body parts unless directed to by the animal handler. Do not under any circumstances attempt to roughly handle the animal. Please remember that all animals are capable of exercising their natural instincts.In some circumstances, a phone or small camera will be allowed. No personal items or food are permitted on the encounter, this includes camera’s and backpacks.If the Participant does not attend or is late to the experience the fee will NOT be refunded. Cancellation within 48hrs of the Session shall result in forfeiture of 50% of the full payment.If the encounter is cancelled by Australia Zoo, you will have the option to receive a full refund or reschedule to another encounter time or day. All encounters are subject to change without notice.The encounter will be rescheduled for the next available date, at the Zoo’s discretion. Please be aware that the encounter may need to be cancelled if bad weather occurs before or during the session. Animal Encounters are subject to weather.Staff must be informed of mobility issues when booking the encounter. Some encounters may require special assistance to provide access to Wheelchair user guests.Participants may be asked to cease the encounter at any time for whatever reason at the handler’s discretion. Australia Zoo reserves the right to refuse any person to participate in the Animal Encounter for health, safety or other reasons. ![]() Each Participant must be able to understand English or have a paying, participating interpreter with them. ![]()
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