Husbandry and Diseases of Koalas presented by Dr. Anne Fowler

Why does our wildlife need your help?

Our wildlife populations are decreasing at rapid rates thanks to climate change, urban sprawl and the consequent loss of habitat, cars, dogs, cats, foxes, poisoning and many other human related issues. The educated assistance of wildlife carers and vet staff is key to their welfare.

Husbandry and Rehabilitation of Koalas Course Outline

Presented by Dr. Anne Fowler

Please bring pen and paper to take your own notes. And examples of the tree species that you are feeding to koalas. Nuts, flowers and photos can also be brought to assist in identification.
The manual Husbandry and Diseases of the Koala will likely be available for sale on the day or via the FaunaOz Education website. 

Objective: By the end of the day, the attendee should have an improved understanding about the husbandry and common diseases of koalas.

Rehabilitation and release techniques are discussed with relation to published work done on released animals.

Time propose topic:

• 9:00 – 10:00 Anatomy and biology of the koala
• 10:00 – 10:30 Handling, examination
• 10:30 – 11:00 Morning tea
• 11:00 – 12:00 First and feeding koalas
• 12:00 – 1:00 Natural and infectious conditions seen in koalas
• 1:00 – 2:00 Lunch
• 2:00 – 3:00 Traumatic presentations of koalas
• 3:00 – 3:30 Afternoon tea
• 3:30 – 4:30 Rehabilitation and release
• 4:30 – 5:00 Discussion

Course will run from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

08:30am Registration.

PURCHASE TICKET NOW - LIMITED PLACES - 16 people max per course

Ticket sales end Sat 20th Sep 2025, 12:00 pm ACST

Cost $75

Adelaide Birds & Exotics Vet Centre, Frewville

We trust you will gain useful new knowledge to treat wildlife and will have the ability to discuss topics amongst your peers. We also look forward to listing your practice as 'Wildlife Friendly' with our 24/7 Wildlife Rescue Line when giving advice to the general public and our volunteers.

Parking at rear of venue.

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