The koalas and other animals were kept inside cyclone shelters, and will slowly be returned to their pens as soon as they are repaired.
One of the local inhabitants of the sanctuary
The park has asked locals to turn up with fruit or vegetables or food for the animals, and also called out for anyone who can assist with chainsaws, rakes, saws, axes, trailers and lend some muscle.
Damage at the sanctuary
But the real good news story comes via the Mr Mojo ice-cream van – its generator meant the bore could operate again, and bring much-needed water to the displaced animals. The park is a favourite for local families, and is home to kangaroos, koalas, crocodiles, parrots, lizards, snakes and dingos.
There is hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of damage at Cooberrie Park, and donations can be made at:
NAB – COOBERRIE PARK
BSB 084 992
ACC # 864724268
