Shelter Spotlight July 2025
Tyabb Koala Rescue
Name of Operator: Jennie Bryant
Years of operation: 40 years
Suburb/area covered: Mornington Peninsula
Species you care for: Koalas, and other wildlife (birds, echidnas, lizards, etc)
Contact: Jenny 0417 395 883
How does Tyabb Koala Hospital support wildlife and their habitat?
Jennie has been the 'go to' person for all things koala on the Mornington Peninsula for the last 40 years and is heavily relied upon by the community to rescue koalas and other native wildlife. She works around the clock because of her dedication and love for all animals. Her expertise of koalas is second to none and she has applied this to over 1500 cases of koalas in her care. All of this as a volunteer and often covering costs out of her own pocket. In 2013, Jennie received an Order of Australia medal for her volunteer work.
What advice would you give the public?
Koala populations on the Mornington Peninsula are struggling. Please don't cut down trees as this is their biggest threat, and get involved in planting more with Mornington Peninsula Koala Conservation www.mpkoals.org.au
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