Koala Season is Here

Spring is now here, and with it, our local koalas are becoming more adventurous.

September to February is peak koala breeding season, with male koalas more mobile, and young koalas becoming independent and moving away from their mother in search of their own territory. This increased activity results in a high number of reported koala incidents across parklands, private property and roadways. Early evening and hours of darkness are when koalas are most active and may come down to the ground.

It is the responsibility of all residents and visitors to remain vigilant when driving through koala-inhabited areas as they may venture onto the road in search of food.

If you’re walking your dog in our parks and reserves, please ensure your pet is always under control. Koalas often descend to the ground to move between trees, making them vulnerable to curious or aggressive dogs. Keeping dogs on lead and under supervision helps safeguard both your pet and the koalas.

If you come across any injured wildlife including koalas, please call Fauna Rescue SA, or another wildlife rescue group.