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Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
Attraction
4.6 (9347 reviews)
The world's largest koala sanctuary, with a zoo housing Australian native animal species.
708 Jesmond Rd, Fig Tree Pocket QLD 4069, Australia
+61 7 3378 1366
Did You Know?
1927
Founding Year
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary was established in 1927, making it the oldest and largest koala sanctuary in the world.
80
Species Diversity
The sanctuary is home to approximately 80 species of Australian animals, showcasing a wide range of native wildlife.
Lone Hoop Pine
Name Origin
The sanctuary's name comes from a single hoop pine that was planted by the original owners of the land.
Fur Trade
Protection Motivation
The sanctuary was founded to protect koalas from being killed for their fur, highlighting the importance of conservation efforts.
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