“Koalas are functionally extinct in Australia, and could thrive in New Zealand, as many other Australasian species do,” the petition that was signed … The petition, addressed to …

“New Zealand has 28,575 hectares planted in eucalypts, most [are] located in the Central North Island, and are similar to … 6 comments 64% Upvoted Apart from zoos, are Koalas found anywhere else in New Zealand? No they're found only in the continent Oceania, also known as Australasia (New Zealand, Australia and some nearby islands) Correction: Koalas are found only in Australia. Thousands of people have signed a petition to introduce koalas to New Zealand eucalyptus plantations amidst Australia's devastating bush fires. “Koalas are functionally extinct in Australia, and could thrive in New Zealand, as many other Australasian species do,” the campaign statement reads. I know that they are native to Australia but I was wondering if Koalas can, in vary rare cases, be found in New Zealand in the wild, if not in zoos.