Who are 1300KOALAZ?

1300KOALAZ are the largest group of experienced and dedicated Volunteer Koala Carers and Rescuers in South Australia.

Rescue

Call our friendly volunteers on 1300 KOALAZ (1300 562 529) if you see a koala that is ill, injured or in distress.

Rehabilitate

We strive to rehabilitate all koalas (big and small) which come into our care. Our team have extensive experience in koala management and care.

Release

We are dedicated to the release of wild koalas and all are given a veterinary check by one of our highly experienced koala vets before release.

Koala, Miss Sooty, in rehabilitation after being rescued

1300KOALAZ

Adelaide and Hills Koala Rescue is not-for-profit organisation, volunteer-run koala rescue organisation. We started our operation in August of 2019. Our volunteers are the most experienced Koala carers in South Australia with over 10 years industry experience.

We also have experienced koala vets and SAVEM (South Australia Veterinary Emergency Management) permitted individuals.

We operate 24/7, and our mantra is, “Rescue, Rehabilitate, and Release.”

Supporter Testimonials

Sally Selwood

“The most dedicated and experienced koala rescue group out there. Highly recommended. Give them a call 24/7 whenever a koala is in need.”

2 September 2019

Sharp Varnish

“Their volunteers are so friendly and professional. Highly recommended. Great work !!!”

30 August 2019

Morgan Norton

“So dedicated, professional, their expertise is highly admirable. Highly recommended”

30 August 2019

Danni Ford

“A professional non-profit organisation dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating and releasing a national treasure in danger of becoming extinct because of other Government organisations and Koala “Rescue” groups in SA supporting their demise by sterilisation and culling. A passionate group of people willing to help koalas 24/7. Thank you 1300 Koalaz for being there for them. 🐨”

30 August 2019

Michael Buns

“Very worthy cause. More people need to support this.”

19 September 2019

Kirstie KH

“Amazing koala rescue and carers. Highly recommend these guys.”

21 September 2019

Sally Pj Mclean

“Great experience with this group today. Volunteer Jan came to Crafers to check our resident koala who appeared to have an eye injury. Turns out the injury was an old one and the koala was very healthy. Jan willing shared a huge amount of information about koalas with us. We now know many ways of identifying whether a koala is sick or not and will share this with our neighbourhood. Thanks so much for all your work.”