And the spot where dreams come true for a lot of them is a wildlife park nestled in a verdant area of Queensland.
However, as of this month, the little zoo—a Brisbane landmark that prides itself on being the first koala sanctuary in the world—has decided to discontinue its “koala hold experiences.”
Reactions from visitors have been getting stronger, according to Lone Pine.
We adore the fact that more and more visitors, both domestic and foreign, are seeking out.
Animal rights organizations said they’re hoping this means the “cruel” practice will eventually end across the country.
They cite research showing that these interactions stress koalas, particularly considering that they are solitary, primarily nocturnal animals that spend the majority of the day in sleep.
