Shortly after we returned from Tasmania last year, my other half told me about an adoption program running through the Port Macquarie Koala Hospital. Unlike a lot of other zoos running similar programs, the koalas up for adoption at Port Macquarie are all wild koalas in need of veterinary care after car accidents, dog attacks or bouts of chlamydia.
They are a charitable organisation and rely on the support of the public in the form of donations or adoptions to keep their hospital running. We have already adopted one koala, Warrego Martin, in January this year. I am planning on adopting a couple more this month, particularly with the ongoing bushfires in Victoria.
For more information on adopting a wild koala ($40 within Australia or $50 from Overseas) or making a once off donation through Pay Pal, please see the Port Macquarie Koala Hospital webpage for more information.
he is gorgeous Kay & congratulations on doing such a wonderful thing adopting
Hey Kay, My father lives down there, and a few years ago Jayden stayed with him for 3 weeks, and Dad’s partner took Jay to the PT Macquarie Koala Hospital, Jay loved it so much. I just read this thread to him and it bought back memories for him,, TA LMAO
That is a fantastic thing you are doing and a brilliant gift idea. I have a few people that I never know what to buy for Christmas and birthdays. This is perfect
He is beautiful
What a great cause – I have checked the link and am going to adopt one too. Thanks for putting the link up Kay 
So worthwhile…..every Australian wildlife animal that can be helped gives you good Karma…..and a nice glow.
What a wonderful thing to do Kaye!
Hey there,
I’m glad you adopted Martin. He is such a ‘dude’. Not that you have favourites, but I confess that he is a bit of a favourite of mine.
I have linked to your post on the Koala Hospital blog, which I write. Here is the link: http://www.koalawrangler.com/2009/02/warrego-martin.html
The post also links to more photos of Warrego Martin while he was at the Hospital, if you’re interested.
Cheers
Sam
Wonderful koala,my 10 year old boy has an adopted koala from the hospital,too,he’s Bonny Blaze who lost his mum at the end of 2008.Davide,my son is very very proud of Blaze!