Welcome to Koala Snap

Your portal to citizen science for koala conservation!

Koala Snap empowers you to turn your koala sightings into valuable data for research and conservation. By sharing your koala photos and recording observations, you’ll contribute directly to identifying, tracking, and protecting these beloved animals. Whether you're a wildlife enthusiast, a local resident, or a visitor to Raymond Island, your participation makes a difference.

Join the conservation effort now! Snap a koala, scan the QR code, and send us your photo to make a real difference!

Who we are

Imagine if every koala had its own digital ID!

With Koala Snap, you can help us create a groundbreaking koala-tracking system by snapping and submitting photos of koalas on Raymond Island. Your photos help identify individual koalas, track their movements, and gather vital data to protect these beloved animals.

Join the Movement

Help protect koalas by turning every snapshot into a step towards conservation.

Why Your Contributions Matter

Each photo you share aids in creating a sustainable future for koalas on Raymond Island.

Vital Insight

Why it matters?

Koalas are increasingly under threat due to habitat loss, climate change, and disease. By identifying individual koalas and monitoring their habits, we can better understand their needs, preserve their habitat, and strengthen conservation efforts.

How it works

Every action counts. Learn how easy it is to help in just a few steps:

Snap a Photo

Capture a clear image of a koala’s nose, as its unique nose pattern acts like a fingerprint.

Upload the Image

Submit your photo along with information about the koala’s location, behaviour, and surrounding environment.

Help Identify

Our system will attempt to match your koala to the existing database using AI-powered pattern recognition.

Getting started is easy. Simply Scan the QR code to send photos to our Messenger app.

Currently, Koala Snap is limited to the Raymond Island colony. We are working on expanding to other regions soon. Stay tuned!

Why Koala Snap Matters

Koala Snap is built on cutting-edge research and technology, bringing together expertise from wildlife conservationists and computer scientists.

The Science Behind the Idea:

Individual koalas can be identified by their unique nose pigmentation. This groundbreaking method was pioneered by Janine Duffy of the Koala Clancy Foundation.
Accurate identification allows researchers to track koala populations, study behaviours, and monitor health—all without invasive tagging or disturbance.

The Role of Technology:

Dr. Sai Ravela and his team at MIT developed the SLOOP system, a revolutionary machine-learning engine that accelerates and enhances the process of animal identification. This technology makes it possible to process thousands of koala photos quickly, unlocking insights faster than ever before.