Koala State licence plates to help wildlife rescue volunteers protect native fauna

Friday, 21 July 2023

New Koala State number plates will be available to help support South Australia’s dedicated volunteer wildlife rescue and rehabilitation organisations.

From Monday, motorists who purchase a Koala State number plate will automatically make a $50 donation as part of the purchase price to help animal rescue groups care for injured and orphaned native animals.

More than 700 wildlife carers each contribute a minimum 500 hours’ voluntary work every year to help animals recover, so they can be returned to the wild.

The volunteers dedicate their time and resources to help rehabilitate about 4,000 injured and distressed animals each year. 

The number plates cost $151, which includes a $70 plate fee, $50 donation and a $31 reallocation fee for already-registered SA vehicles.

To buy a Koala State number plate, visit ezyplates.sa.gov.au from Monday.