Can Koalas Hurt You?

Koalas have strong, razor-sharp claws that can cause severe injuries. They can also bite tremendously hard. ... Even very sick koalas can react aggressively when handled. We do not recommend that anyone attempt to capture or handle a koala unless they have been specially trained to so do.

Are koalas dangerous to humans?

KOALAS. ... Koala-on-koala violence is generally pretty mild, but they have been known to go after dogs and even humans. For example: In December 2014, Mary Anne Forster of South Australia found herself at the receiving end of a vicious bite after trying to protect her two dogs from an aggressive koala.

Is it safe to touch a koala?

Koalas are wild animals and have a natural fear of humans, especially humans who they don't know. ... We do allow visitors to touch the koalas, however please understand that if a koala is showing signs of stress we will not allow visitors to interact with it.