Earthwatch: Australia - Conserving Koala Country

Visit Australia to traverse the Great Otway National Park while conducting valuable research on koalas & their habitats. Help scientists learn the impact of climate change on koala population and behavior while volunteering on this Earthwatch Expedition.

Increasing temperatures, declining rainfall and increased likelihood of fire events are all threats facing koalas. An understanding of the response of koalas to climate change is crucial for the conservation of their population and habitats.

During this expedition, volunteers will get the chance to work closely with koalas and be involved in all aspects of the research including capturing and handling koalas under close supervision of an experienced catcher/handler, radio tracking Koala observations, tree measurements, habitat assessments, deployment of cameras and downloading and viewing images, and spotlighting for animals at night.