Port Macquarie Koala Hospital

Visitors have the option of taking a self-guided tour through the grounds to see the recovering koalas in their outdoor enclosures and learn about their rescue stories. Helpful volunteers are always available to answer questions and share information about koala behaviour, care, threats and conservation.

For visitors wanting a more in-depth experience, guided tours are available. These tours provide guests with a behind-the-scenes look at the hospital and access to other areas.

The holding of wild koalas is not permitted in NSW. The koalas being cared for at Port Macquarie Koala Hospital have been rescued due to illnesses, injuries or trauma. It’s important to keep human interaction at a minimum to reduce stress and allow the koala to remain wild, giving them the best chance of rehabilitation and release.

Yes! Koalaseum is a small museum featuring educational displays about koalas, their habitats, and the challenges they face in the wild.

There’s also a gift shop selling eco-friendly products and merchandise, with all proceeds supporting koala care and restoration of their habitat.

Yes! Koala Conservation Australia in partnership with Taronga Conservation Society and the Australian Museum runs the world's first Wild Koala Breeding Facility, operating out of Guulabaa. These koala breeding yards cannot be accessed by visitors as the aim is to keep the koalas as close to their wild habitat as possible.