Koala cuddle 'trauma' claim unbearable, says zoo boss about Warrawong event

Ben Langford
November 29 2019 - 5:00am
BUSHY: Many koalas were injured or left homeless by the recent bushfires, including this one who was rescued. Picture: James Fitzgerald.
BUSHY: Many koalas were injured or left homeless by the recent bushfires, including this one who was rescued. Picture: James Fitzgerald.

Claims from animal activists that a "koala cuddling" event to raise money for drought-stricken farmers will bring trauma have been dismissed by the owner of Shoalhaven Zoo.

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Ben Langford

Ben Langford

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Senior journalist writing on the environment. Opinion columnist, independent. We rely on your news tips so please, don't be shy to let us know what's going on.

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