BRISBANE, Australia ― The first thing you want to do when you get to Australia is pet a koala. The good news is that flying ...

For many, a trip Down Under wouldn't be complete without a koala bear sighting. Pay a visit to the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary to see these snuggly creatures up close. Here at the world's oldest and ...

Holding a koala in your arms, feeling its paws on your shoulder and gazing into its cute beady eyes - for many tourists this is a long-cherished dream. But many travellers to Australia may be ...

This photo taken on Nov. 23, 2025 shows a jumping kangaroo at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary in Brisbane, Australia. Established in 1927, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary houses more than 100 koalas and ...

The koala was being introduced to the koala sanctuary for the first time. — -- A koala at an Australian zoo who was hand-raised by humans needed some extra love when she was introduced for the ...

Don't miss out on the headlines from South West. Followed categories will be added to My News. The sanctuary, which for decades has offered the experience to everyone from the Pope to tennis stars and ...

Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary says visitors want to see what the animals do best — eating, sleeping and relaxing in their own space. Photo / 123rf A popular koala sanctuary in Queensland, Australia is no ...

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) --Australian officials are announcing a new project to protect one of the country's most famous natives. The state of New South Wales has set aside more than 123,000 acres as a home ...

A famous koala sanctuary in Australia has said it will stop offering experiences to hold marsupials. The Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary released a statement on its website, saying that from 1 July 2024, ...

Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary becomes the first high-profile venue in Queensland to stop the practice of koala holding, which is already banned in several other states. The ban has sparked a backlash from ...

FIG TREE POCKET, Australia - Most Americans only get to see Australian wildlife in their local zoos. But for approximately 50 I Corps Soldiers here for Talisman Sabre 15, the opportunity to experience ...