Vet and television presenter Dr Harry Cooper has given the thumbs up to the Port Macquarie Koala Hospital.
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Dr Harry visited the koala hospital on April 11 during the filming for a Better Homes and Gardens segment.
He saw a full day at the koala hospital from the koala feeding through to koala medical tests and a koala release.
Dr Harry said he was impressed with the koala hospital.
“They have a very dedicated staff here and I’m smitten by so many volunteers that give their time to help,” he said.
Dr Harry said he also admired the koala hospital’s tie with Port Macquarie-Hastings Council and both organisations were committed to koala preservation.
He said it was important for people to be aware that koalas were in the area and to be careful driving, particularly in areas of koala habitat.
Dr Harry said people should control their dogs and keep their cats inside.
The koala hospital, which has links with many organisations, is dedicated to koala conservation, care and research.
The koala hospital had a great deal of value as a tourist attraction, Dr Harry said.
“Long may it prosper,” he said.
Port Macquarie Koala Hospital clinical director Cheyne Flanagan said the Better Homes and Gardens segment would showcase the koala hospital.
“To have someone of Dr Harry’s ilk here is wonderful and the visitors were all excited,” she said.
The Better Homes and Gardens segment will air in the next few months.
Lisa Tisdell
I'm a Port Macquarie News journalist, keen traveller, angler and cricket fan.
I'm a Port Macquarie News journalist, keen traveller, angler and cricket fan.
