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Friday November 2, 2007 (Day 17)
Koala Conservation Center
Koala Conservation Center
We strolled through this eucalypt woodland and come 'face-to-face' with koalas in
their natural habitat. The Koala Conservation Center's unique tree top boardwalks
and close viewing areas allowed us to see how truly amazing koalas are.
This ecotourism attraction has been essential for saving Phillip Island's koala
population and natural bush environment. The new close viewing area plays host
to a special koala breeding program over the next year, ensuring it remains a key
player in the conservation of these important animals.
Unlike a zoo, the Koala Conservation Center is really unique as we got the chance
to see these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat, living as they would
in the wild.
Another spectacular area was the woodland walk. We wandering through natural bush,
amongst hundreds of different species of Australian wildlife, (including wallabies,
possums, echidnas and snakes) visitors can try to spot the koalas themselves.
The Koala Conservation Center is part of the Phillip Island Nature Parks and we
visited this attraction before continuing on to the Penguin Parade
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