Jordan, the Daisy Hill Koala Centre’s only male koala, has found comfort in his new forever home.
Jordan is four years old and, if averages are anything to go by, will be at the centre for at least another 10 years. Koalas can live up to 18.
A Department of Environment and Science spokesperson said the centre was currently home to five koalas and all of them are permanent residents.
The four other koalas are all female – Aretha, Molly, Kyra and Kirsty.
“All were born in the wild, but for a range of reasons, are unable to be returned and so will remain part of the Daisy Hill Koala Centre,” the department spokesperson said.
The Daisy Hill Koala Centre is a leading educational centre that teaches visitors about koala conservation.
The five resident koalas help deliver the educational program to visitors.
There are a number of educational displays and the centre is free to visit.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions and visitor numbers the centre requires visitors to book via the department’s website. The phone number is 3078 3101.
The state government, which manages the centre, has recently upgraded the facilities at the Daisy Hill Conservation Park and it continues to be an enormously popular destination for tourists and locals.
The Daisy Hill Conservation Park is a forested oasis in the heart of an urban setting.
“It’s a much-beloved, easily accessible place where families and friends can gather to spend time and relax, surrounded by the peace and tranquillity of nature,” the department spokesperson said.
The Conservation Park offers 570 hectares of open eucalypt forest, mountain bike paths and large grassy areas perfect for picnicking.
Improvements to this area include two new picnic shelters, four new picnic tables and two new electric barbecues located on the northern side of the lower picnic area.
The construction project will benefit local Southeast Queensland based companies and sub-contractors by providing work for a wide range of tradespeople, including carpenters, concreters, stone masons and electricians.
Visiting the centre is free, but bookings are essential as this is a popular destination, especially during school holidays.
