Counting Stars Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 Anyone done it? xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Pom Queen Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 Done Taronga zoo twice now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobj Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 Much better to see koalas in the wild. Cheers, Bobj. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memmymooch Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 I did one at Healseville sanctuary last year was quite disappointing as it was advertised as koala pat and was birthday treat for koala mad daughter. Wasn't allowed to pat koala at all only stand next to it and have pic taken. Whilst can understand the whole it might be upsetting for koala to have too many touchy feely encounters can't help but think shouldn't advertise it as pat if you are not allowed to do so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Counting Stars Posted August 4, 2013 Author Share Posted August 4, 2013 Much better to see koalas in the wild. Cheers, Bobj. If I could I would lol xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Counting Stars Posted August 4, 2013 Author Share Posted August 4, 2013 I did one at Healseville sanctuary last year was quite disappointing as it was advertised as koala pat and was birthday treat for koala mad daughter. Wasn't allowed to pat koala at all only stand next to it and have pic taken. Whilst can understand the whole it might be upsetting for koala to have too many touchy feely encounters can't help but think shouldn't advertise it as pat if you are not allowed to do so Aww that must have been quite sad for your daughter x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simmo Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 Anyone done it? xx A long time ago. One peed on my mate!! also seen then in the wild! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Pom Queen Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 I did one at Healseville sanctuary last year was quite disappointing as it was advertised as koala pat and was birthday treat for koala mad daughter. Wasn't allowed to pat koala at all only stand next to it and have pic taken. Whilst can understand the whole it might be upsetting for koala to have too many touchy feely encounters can't help but think shouldn't advertise it as pat if you are not allowed to do so You can't touch them in NSW or Vic but can hold one in Qld. They can be very vicious animals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simmo Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 You can't touch them in NSW or Vic but can hold one in Qld. They can be very vicious animals. My mate held one in Sidney but it was a few years back now. Don't the eucalypus leave make them high or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Pom Queen Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 My mate held one in Sidney but it was a few years back now. Don't the eucalypus leave make them high or something? The rules have been in place since we arrived 10yrs ago so it was either before then or it was done illegally. No they don't get high from the eucalyptus leaf, it is a very common myth. The reason they sleep so much is because they try to conserve energy as there are not many nutrients in the leaves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simmo Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 The rules have been in place since we arrived 10yrs ago so it was either before then or it was done illegally.No they don't get high from the eucalyptus leaf, it is a very common myth. The reason they sleep so much is because they try to conserve energy as there are not many nutrients in the leaves. much before then:embarrassed: . I know i look young but i'm actually 40(something). No Really!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 You can't touch them in NSW or Vic but can hold one in Qld. They can be very vicious animals. I saw one trying to attack someone on 'you've been framed' last night lol there seemed to be a theme of australian animals attacking people. One of the kangaroos kicked a bloke in the balls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simmo Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 the big red mofo roos are scary!! the actually have muscles and they stand on the side of the roads and stare you out!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skani Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 I saw one trying to attack someone on 'you've been framed' last night lol Was it Perthbum? He claimed to have been attacked by one ...or was it several?....in Perth and suffered a nasty injury. :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 Was it Perthbum? He claimed to have been attacked by one ...or was it several?....in Perth and suffered a nasty injury. :eek: Maybe thats who mugged him aswell lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skani Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 Maybe thats who mugged him aswell lol :laugh: Yes, I can't quite remember if it was one koala 3 times or 3 koalas all at once.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arbrodin Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 Yes, we visited Taronga zoo in January on our holiday, we missed the koala encounter, but saw most of the rest, the boys had snakes wrapped around them etc saw the sea lions, went on the mono rail, fantastic day out, struggled to see everything and missed some I am sure. Food was excellent compared to what you get in uk attractions too. Kids loved every minute, great day out and wasn't crowded either. Get there early as its a full day. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samc Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 hiya, i've done the koala encounter at Toronga was a couple of years ago now but I was only to stand next to them to have photo taken, you're not allowed to touch them. You can take your own photos too though which is good. Ive since been to Australia zoo and held one, much better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incata Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 We held them at the Koala Sanctuary in Brisbane last year (you have to pay to have your photo taken with them). The one my son (then 3) held was almost as big as him and my son looks scared witless in the photo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritChickx Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 I agree better to see one in the wild....i've been fortunate enough to hold a koala but that was on a tourist farm in WA, for free Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chubbs75 Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 You can't touch them in NSW or Vic but can hold one in Qld. They can be very vicious animals. Done it at Featherdale wildlife Park. The carer put the koala on a low tree stump and gave some eucalyptus branch. And said ok you can smooth the back but don't touch the head. My 18 month old pat the koala on the head. The koala quickly turn his head and they had a steering contest. Was funny ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Pom Queen Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 Done it at Featherdale wildlife Park. The carer put the koala on a low tree stump and gave some eucalyptus branch. And said ok you can smooth the back but don't touch the head. My 18 month old pat the koala on the head. The koala quickly turn his head and they had a steering contest. Was funny ! By law she should not have let you, at least she didn't let you hold it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritChickx Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 why can you hold a koala in some states but not others? weird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chubbs75 Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 No holding just touching Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritChickx Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 you're not meant to hold a koala in any state?? Well I did and a kangaroo too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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