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Found a Sick or Injured Koala?

Endeavour Veterinary Ecology is not a public koala rescue or wildlife hospital. Our veterinary clinics are specialized to cater to EVE-managed projects specific to certain koala populations. We do not have rescue personnel available outside of our project teams. However, it is vital that you seek immediate assistance for a koala or other wildlife in distress by calling the dedicated 24-hour rescue hotlines.

You can also call a koala ambulance by dialling 1300 ANIMAL (264 625).

Please wait: If possible, it is always best practice to wait with the animal until care arrives so that the animal is easily located.

Safety warning: It is recommended you do not touch a wild koala, or to put your personal safety at risk for a koala who may be on the side of a busy road.

Email Us

hello@endeavourvet.com.au

Office Hours

Monday- Friday | 8:30am- 5:00pm

Address

PO BOX 10, Donnybrook LPO, QLD 4510

Call Us

(07) 5208 8210

Email Us

hello@endeavourvet.com.au

Office Hours

Monday to Friday

8:30am – 5:00pm 

Address

PO BOX 10, Donnybrook LPO, QLD 4510

Call Us

(07) 5208 8210

Found a Sick or Injured Koala?

Endeavour Veterinary Ecology is not a public koala rescue or wildlife hospital. Our veterinary clinics are specialized to cater to EVE-managed projects specific to certain koala populations. We do not have rescue personnel available outside of our project teams. However, it is vital that you seek immediate assistance for a koala or other wildlife in distress by calling the dedicated 24-hour rescue hotlines.

You can also call a koala ambulance by dialling 1300 ANIMAL (264 625).

Please wait: If possible, it is always best practice to wait with the animal until care arrives so that the animal is easily located.

Safety warning: It is recommended you do not touch a wild koala, or to put your personal safety at risk for a koala who may be on the side of a busy road.

Signs of Sickness or Injury

+ Infected or inflamed eyes (conjunctivitis)

+ Sitting at the base of a tree for an extended period

+ A wet and dirty bottom (cystitis)

+ Obvious injuries such as open wounds

Signs of Sickness or Injury

+ Infected or inflamed eyes (conjunctivitis)

+ Sitting at the base of a tree for an extended period

+ A wet and dirty bottom (cystitis)

+ Obvious injuries such as open wounds

What Should You Do?

To report a sick or injured koala in Queensland, please call your localised koala rescue hotline or 1300 ANIMAL (264 625).

 

If you have dogs…

Restrain your dog and keep it away from the koala. If your neighbors have dogs, let them know that a koala is in the area and ask them to restrain their dogs as well.

When a koala is on the ground…

  • If it is safe to do so, approach the koala from behind and place a washing basket (or similar item with ventilation) over the koala.
  • Put something heavy on top of the basket to prevent the koala from moving away or climbing a tree.
  • Ensure the koala is left in a quiet and stress-free environment until help arrives, or you can transport the animal to your nearby wildlife hospital.

When a koala is stuck in a fence…

  • Do not attempt to assist the koala if it is unsafe.
  • If a koala is under immediate threat of being seriously injured, you can act if it is safe to do so.
  • An appropriate action may be to cover the koala with a thick towel around the back and head, and support the body while cutting the fence.
  • Provide some shade for the koala if it is in the sun.
  • Stay with the koala until help arrives.
  • You do not need to remain with the animal, but it is important to notify your local rescue group and report the animal.
  • Please ensure to search around for a joey if the deceased animal is a female. 
  • The animal will likely be removed to ensure birds of prey or other predating wildlife, which may be attracted to the carcass, are not at risk of vehicle strikes or other dangers.
  • Data will be recorded to help inform important research such as habitat use and knowledge of local koala populations.

What Should You Do?

To report a sick or injured koala in Queensland, please call your localised koala rescue hotline or 1300 ANIMAL (264 625).

 

If you have dogs…

Restrain your dog and keep it away from the koala. If your neighbors have dogs, let them know that a koala is in the area and ask them to restrain their dogs as well.

When a koala is on the ground…

  • If it is safe to do so, approach the koala from behind and place a washing basket (or similar item with ventilation) over the koala.
  • Put something heavy on top of the basket to prevent the koala from moving away or climbing a tree.
  • Ensure the koala is left in a quiet and stress-free environment until help arrives, or you can transport the animal to your nearby wildlife hospital.

When a koala is stuck in a fence…

  • Do not attempt to assist the koala if it is unsafe.
  • If a koala is under immediate threat of being seriously injured, you can act if it is safe to do so.
  • An appropriate action may be to cover the koala with a thick towel around the back and head, and support the body while cutting the fence.
  • Provide some shade for the koala if it is in the sun.
  • Stay with the koala until help arrives.
  • You do not need to remain with the animal, but it is important to notify your local rescue group and report the animal.
  • Please ensure to search around for a joey if the deceased animal is a female. 
  • The animal will likely be removed to ensure birds of prey or other predating wildlife, which may be attracted to the carcass, are not at risk of vehicle strikes or other dangers.
  • Data will be recorded to help inform important research such as habitat use and knowledge of local koala populations.

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