IT’S a social time for Ned the koala, Wilma the wombat and their scaly reptile friends at the Otway Fly this school holidays.
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But it’s not all fun and games.
The wildlife met visitors to the tourist attraction on Friday for National Save the Koala Day and will hang around until Tuesday.
Otway Fly general manager Daniel Kay said koalas faced a number of threats in the wild, including rapid loss of habitat as well as dog attacks and car strikes.
He said people could help protect these vulnerable animals and education is just one of many steps that can be taken.
“A big part of conservation is about raising awareness and we hope the animal encounters help further educate the public about the importance of protecting these iconic Australian animals from extinction,” Mr Kay said.
“Learn more about these precious creatures and help contribute to keeping them safe in the wild for generations to come.”