How you can help protect koalas
In 2022, koalas were officially declared an endangered species in Queensland. Did you know you can play a vital role in helping keep our beloved koalas safe? Our research team is amazing, but they need your help to make a bigger impact. Here’s how you can get involved:
Drive with care
Speeding is a major threat to koalas. Slow down and stay alert, especially at dawn and dusk when koalas are most active.
Learn how smart signs are saving koalas by watching our video.
Secure your pets
Ensure your dogs are secured at night and always use a leash when walking outside designated off-leash areas.
Check out Leave It for dog training tips for keeping our furry friends and wildlife safe.
Create koala-friendly yards
Install post escapes on fences, ropes or ramps in pools, and plant natives including eucalyptus trees to provide safe passageways and food sources for koalas in your yard.
Visit Wildlife Watcher for koala-safe backyard ideas.
Help sick or injured koalas
The Redlands 24-hour Wildlife Rescue Service is a community volunteer program that responds to calls regarding sick, injured and orphaned wildlife on Redlands Coast.
Learn How to Spot an Ill or Injured Koala [PDF 0.9MB].
Report koala sightings
Help monitor and protect our local koala population by reporting your sightings online. Your sightings help our team improve koala mapping and develop conservation projects.
Report a koala sighting on Redlands Coast Koala Watch.
Join the koala community
Become part of our koala community and help monitor and protect our local koala population. When you join, you'll receive regular updates on koala sightings, learn how to spot signs of illness or injury, and get help when needed.
Become a wildlife volunteer
Let's work together to make Redlands Coast a safe place for koalas.
Help our local wildlife including koalas and volunteer for Redlands Wildlife Rescue.