Koala Park Sanctuary, Wildlife sanctuary in West Pennant Hills, Sydney, Australia.
Koala Park Sanctuary is a zoo and park in West Pennant Hills featuring native rainforest vegetation on its grounds. Visitors can see koalas, kangaroos, wallabies, wombats, emus, and various Australian birds in enclosures designed to reflect their natural habitats.
The sanctuary was founded in October 1930 to protect koalas from the fur trade. It became the first place to successfully breed these animals in captivity.
The Stockman's Camp shows visitors how shearing was done by hand and shares stories from Australia's outback days. These demonstrations connect visitors to how rural communities lived and worked in the past.
The site is open daily with guided tours and educational programs happening throughout the day at regular times. Wear comfortable walking shoes since exploring the grounds requires walking at a relaxed pace.
Since its founding, the facility has maintained a specialized hospital for koalas that treats injured wildlife and conducts research. This hospital has developed rescue and care techniques for native species that continue to be used today.
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