Loss of habitat, road strikes, and dog attacks are responsible for more than half of koala fatalities and our local commitment has seen a number of initiatives implemented across the region.

Flying Foxes are a protected species and the most important animal for the survival of Australia’s eucalypt and rainforest ecosystems.

The flying fox community at Kooloonbung Creek Nature Reserve is monitored and protected under the Kooloonbung Creek Camp Management Plan.

Wild deer affect many aspects of living in Port Macquarie: they create a traffic hazard on the roads; browse on private and commercial gardens; and reduce the ecological integrity of our bushland with negative impacts on flora and fauna habitat.

There are 23 different species of snakes on the Mid North Coast, with the most common species being the brown snake and the red-bellied black snake both of which are extremely venomous.

What to do if you discover injured or dead wildlife in our region or near your home.

What to do if you find stray wildlife near your home or on your property including snakes, reptiles, blue tongue lizards, possums. Information on who to contact to remove these animals safely.