Koala Poems

Valentine is curled up in a tree. He is facing forward, against a background of leaves leaves and branches. His fluffy ears and large dark nose are prominent, but his nose pattern is not clear. His eyes are very slightly open. as he rests.

My Sweet Valentine: a most beautiful poem by Gabi

June 4, 2025June 4, 2025

Koala Gardens 2025 Wild Koala Day Poetry Competition I made a walk in a beautiful parkIt was already getting darkSuddenly I heard someone singing behind me,I turned, and what did I see?A koala came along the wayWith a little backpack he had on his back.And I said: Hey, please wait, where are you going?It’s already… Read More »My Sweet Valentine: a most beautiful poem by Gabi

Beautiful Honeydew: A Poem by Carolyn Coburn

June 4, 2025February 27, 2026

Koala Gardens 2025 Wild Koala Day Poetry Competition There was once a beautiful tree melonWho grew up without a motherBut some Friends helped her outAnd gave her anotherChance to live wild it’s trueShe’s a gorgeous koalaAnd her name is Honeydew Once she was sickBut then she was curedWith the help of human friendsHer health is… Read More »Beautiful Honeydew: A Poem by Carolyn Coburn

Woody is a big mature male koala and looking at the camera. He has dark brown fur, a masculine face and is holding the branch beside him with hands held high.

Woody the best Koala Hunk! by Carolyn Coburn

May 28, 2025May 28, 2025

Koala Gardens 2025 Wild Koala Day Poetry Competition Each year Koala Gardens likes to run competitions for Wild Koala Day – May 3. These competitions allow people all around the world to think about koalas in creative ways and help spread the word about why we need to save them. Woody chunkA koala hunkLooking like… Read More »Woody the best Koala Hunk! by Carolyn Coburn

Valentine the King we love by Carolyn Coburn

May 28, 2025May 28, 2025

Koala Gardens 2025 Wild Koala Day Poetry Competition Valentine, ValentineWith fluffy ears and nose divineSniffing your way through the treesGot a heart on your noseAnd I hope it’s for me Better still, for Enya, Onyx, or another koala ladyDo your best to make us a babyA koala Casanova who lives up to his nameHe’s sure… Read More »Valentine the King we love by Carolyn Coburn

Bullet’s face is shown in close up. He is in a tree holding on to a narrow vertical branch in front of him to the left of the picture. His front right paw can be seen holding the branch surrounded by green leaves. His eyes are open and his mouth is partially open as he looks to camera. His white chin contrasts with his large dark nose and his grey fur. His torn left ear can also be seen.

A beautiful wild koala poem to warm your heart: by Shawn

May 21, 2025May 22, 2025

Bullet, Fierce and Bright: A Poem by Shawn Koala Gardens 2025 Wild Koala Day Poetry Competition Each year, Koala Gardens hosts events for Wild Koala Day. One event is a competition open to people all around the world. The prizes usually include the chance to win a wild koala adoption. Often the competition will involve… Read More »A beautiful wild koala poem to warm your heart: by Shawn

Clinger is asleep in the fork of a pale grey, smooth barked eucalyptus. Against a background of leaves and facing left, he is curled up and turned slightly to camera, giving a side view of the left side of his face as he sleeps. The white mottling of his rump and lower back contrast with his pale brownish-grey fur.

A Beautiful Koala Poem by Egoliadze

May 14, 2025May 14, 2025

Wild Koala Day Poetry Competition 2024 In Koala Gardens, Where Dreams Take Flight In Koala Gardens, where dreams take flight,Amidst the eucalyptus, bathed in soft light.Katrina tends to nature’s call,A steward of the land, giving her all. Through the whispers of the gum trees tall,She hears the koalas’ gentle call.Their sanctuary, a haven of peace,Where… Read More »A Beautiful Koala Poem by Egoliadze

Young female koala in a tree holding onto the branch in front of her and looking over her right shoulder to camera.

Enya: A beautiful koala Poem by Sinclair Oldfield

May 7, 2025May 7, 2025

WINNER of the Koala Gardens 2025 Wild Koala Day Poetry Competition In Tuckurimba’s Koala Gardens nest,A haven for koalas, they love to rest,Among the trees, with leaves so bright,Enya lounges, in the morning light. Her fur so soft, her eyes so wide,Enya watches, with a gentle pride,The gardens buzz, with life and sound,A haven for… Read More »Enya: A beautiful koala Poem by Sinclair Oldfield

Close up of Valentines face - large head, heart shaped nose pattern, small eyes and pink chin

Valentine 4391 of Koala Gardens: A Poem by Rich

March 27, 2025March 27, 2025

Since his treatment for chlamydia in the koala hospital in late 2022, alpha male Valentine has been rocking a red ear tag in his left ear which has inspired this poem by long time Koala Gardens supporter Rich. 4 strong paws hug the trees,High above the summer breeze.3 soft yawns in golden light,Sleeping safe throughout… Read More »Valentine 4391 of Koala Gardens: A Poem by Rich

Shown against a background of leaves and facing left Grace is shown in close up, looking to camera. A vertical branch partially obscures her face. Her eyes are open and she looks alert

A Haven Reborn : A Poem by Rich

February 4, 2025February 4, 2025

Wild Koala Day Poetry Competition 2024 A Haven Reborn From planted trees , a magic spun, New life arose, beneath the sun.Saplings strong, a verdant tide, Where once was lost, restored with pride. The whispers grow, a gentle breeze, Through rustling leaves in eucalyptus trees. A koala sighs, content and slow, A haven found, a place… Read More »A Haven Reborn : A Poem by Rich

Hope is a juvenile male koala. He is laying back on a branch behind his back and has his right hand holding above his head and his left arm across him holding on. There are green leaves surrounding him.

Hope: beautiful koala poem by Rob Napier

January 28, 2025January 25, 2025

Wild Koala Day Poetry Competition 2024 Hope She calledThey cameA homeA placeIn loss they answeredA whole completed The featured koala is, appropriately, named Hope. You can find out more about Hope here and discover more about his life at Koala Gardens with his gorgeous mum Pearl Join the Colony and get involved You can become… Read More »Hope: beautiful koala poem by Rob Napier

A long distance view of dark furred alpha male koala Jordan eating in the forest at Koala Gardens

No Tree No Me: A beautiful koala poem by Gabi

January 24, 2025April 9, 2025

Wild Koala Day Poetry Competition 2024 No Tree No Me It was a sunny day,Beautiful eucalyptus trees on my way,Suddenly I heard a whisper in a tree-So I came closer and what did I see?Three koalas!!! And they were talking to me!The first one: Hey human, this is out tree!The second then: Go ahead and… Read More »No Tree No Me: A beautiful koala poem by Gabi

Bullet the koala leaning his head back to eat leaves. His mouth is half open as if he is going to bite a leaf which is close to his chin. The damage to his left ear caused when he ripped out an ear tag is in clear view.

4 gorgeous koala poems to delight the heart

November 25, 2024April 9, 2025

Wild Koala Day Poetry Competition 2024 by Carolyn Coburn Bullet lived in a tree A fluffy Bullet lived in a treeI never met him, but he was always with meHis antics were a joyHe’s still the best koala boyLiving wild and freeThe way he’s supposed to beUp high in the skyIt’s hard not to cryBut… Read More »4 gorgeous koala poems to delight the heart

Against a background of leaves, young male koala Wattle is curled up asleep in a tree between two almost parallel vertical branches. He is holding on to the left hand branch with both rear and his right front paw. His left arm is stretched out to hold the right hand branch. His chin is resting on his left leg.

In the Koala Garden: A Poem by Alice

October 29, 2024October 29, 2024

Wild Koala Day Poetry Competition 2024 In the Koala Garden In the Koala Garden, fluffy and sweet,Koalas play, their joy complete.Katrina’s property, a safe haven,For these furry friends, love is given. Amidst the trees, they climb and play,In Katrina’s care, they find their way.Her camera captures their every move,Filming koalas, in their groove. Fluffy koalas,… Read More »In the Koala Garden: A Poem by Alice

Shown against a background of leaves and facing left, Ellie is sitting in a tree with her 2022 joey Eddie on her back. Ellie is holding onto a branch is front of her and is looking forward. Eddie has his head turned to camera and the right side of his face is pressed up against Ellie left ear. Both Ellie and Eddie have pale grey fur, the white fur of Eddie is also shown.

Little Koala: A Poem by Anja

August 28, 2024November 28, 2024

Wild Koala Day Poetry Competition 2024 Little Koala Little koala swinging in the breezeHold on tight!But I know you are the king of the treesStrong and beautiful with silver brown furYou live alone in the tree tops highThe most wonderful sight for sure But behold – there are two!Joey and mum and my heart leaps… Read More »Little Koala: A Poem by Anja

Koala My World: A Poem by Sharon Rigby

April 30, 2024February 26, 2026

WINNER of the Koala Gardens 2024 Wild Koala Day Poetry Competition Koala My World In the heart of Tuckurimba’s embrace,Where eucalyptus whispers weave their grace,Lies Koala Gardens, a haven so serene,A refuge for koalas, wild and free, unseen. Katrina, the founder with eyes that gleam,Her spirit dances with each sun-kissed beam,She whispers to the leaves,… Read More »Koala My World: A Poem by Sharon Rigby

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