Holiday Program: Koala Detectives

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Sun 21 Sep 2025

Come along and be part of the future of koala conservation



Join University of the Sunshine Coast researcher, Cedar Staggard and fauna ecologist, Clancy Hall for the hands-on workshop, Koala Detectives, exploring the exciting world of koala tracking and conservation. Discover how conservation scientists are using thermal drone surveys, GPS technology and clever detection dogs to locate and monitor koalas more accurately than ever before.

Get to meet one of the amazing conservation K9s - a dog specially trained to sniff out koala poo - and learn how this unique skill helps researchers to find koalas in dense bushland. Find out how you can get involved by reporting koala sightings through the QWildlife app, helping build a clearer picture of koala movements across the region.



The Koala Detectives workshop is suitable for all ages. All children must be accompanied by a caregiver who is required to stay, but does not need a ticket. Spaces are limited, so make sure to book your spot!

The Koala Detectives Holiday Program activity is part of Save the Koala Month at the Arts and Ecology Centre at the Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Garden. Visit the Clinging to Hope display weekdays between Tuesday 9th September and Wednesday 24th September to learn more about koala conservation within our region.



Come along and be part of the future of koala conservation!

Date and times : Sunday 21st September, 9.30am to 11.00am
Location : Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Garden, Palm Creek Road, Tanawha
TICKETS ARE ONLY $5 AND WITH LIMITED SPACES, EARLY BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS ONLINE LINK TO SECURE YOUR TICKETS.

The Holiday Program : Koala Detectives is proudly supported by Sunshine Coast Council’s Environmental Visitor Centres.



For more nature-inspired holiday activities and fun events at the Botanic Gardens, please check out the following highlighted links :
• Bushland Storytime
• A Home Among the Gum Trees Guided Walk
• Secret Garden in September
• Welcome to the Garden Guided Walk in October


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