Despite sustaining severe damage earlier in the year during Cyclone Debbie, Hamilton Island Wildlife has reopened, much to the delight of keepers and visitors. One of the most popular activities on Hamilton Island, the wildlife attraction had been temporarily closed while the damage was fixed which saw regular residents Billy, Bobby, Jeddah and Tallow the koalas take a holiday of their own to the Sunshine Coast’s Australia Zoo. Now, the koalas have returned to their newly renovated home.
After enduring winds in excess of 270kmph during Tropical Cyclone Debbie in March 2017, Hamilton Island Wildlife Hamilton Island was forced to close. Receiving widespread damage, the attraction and the eucalyptus supply around the island could no longer sustain the koalas, and the iconic marsupials were relocated until their habitat and leaf supply could be restored.
After enjoying some ‘koala-ty’…
