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How Many Species Can You Spot? Support Koalas with Our Exclusive Buddha of the Bush Art and Apparel

Australian Koala Foundation

1^st August 2025

The Australian Koala Foundation (AKF) is excited to shine a light on one of the most beautiful ways you can support Koala conservation — through the exclusive Buddha of the Bush collection, featuring a premium cotton hoodie, T-shirt, apron and fine art print created by renowned Melbourne illustrator, Nathan Ferlazzo.

This beautifully intricate design is more than just art — it’s a celebration of Australia’s remarkable biodiversity. Look closely and you’ll find native species woven into the image, including the Koala, Sugar Glider, Wedge-tailed Eagle, Powerful Owl, Platypus, and many more. It's inviting you to look closely and explore the beauty of our wildlife. It’s a fun challenge: how many species can you spot?

Each species in the design plays a role in Australia's delicate ecosystem, and their inclusion highlights the urgency of protecting habitat not just for Koalas, but for all native fauna.

The Buddha of the Bush hoodie is a warm, stylish way to show your support — and with end-of-season stock being cleared, now is the perfect time to grab one from the Save the Koala Shop before they’re gone. Prefer something lighter? The collection also includes men’s and women’s T-shirts, featuring the same stunning hand-drawn artwork. These shirts are perfect for everyday wear and make a statement of care for the creatures that call our bush home.

And for the MasterChef in your family — the Buddha of the Bush apron is the ideal gift! It’s practical, eye-catching, and perfect for wildlife lovers who enjoy spending time in the kitchen or by the barbecue. No need to measure — it’s one size fits all, with an adjustable strap. But don’t wait — this beautiful item is limited edition and won’t last long!

Prefer to frame your support? The matching Buddha of the Bush art print is also available via the AKF website. This authorised giclée print is produced on 310gsm 100% cotton rag paper — crafted at the historic Canson mill in Annonay, France — using high-quality Epson pigment inks. Each piece includes the official Marini Ferlazzo embossment, validating its archival quality and authenticity.

Whether you wear it, hang it, or gift it, this collection is a powerful statement of your commitment to Australian wildlife.

Support Koalas through art, apparel, and action.
Shop now: www.savethekoala.com

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About us:

The Australian Koala Foundation (AKF) is the principal non-profit, non-government organisation dedicated to the effective management and conservation of the Koala and its habitat. Our main goals are to refine and update the Koala Habitat Atlas mapping of all wild Koala habitat and to get the Koala Protection Act enacted to ensure Koalas and their habitat are protected. 

Contact details:

[email protected]

Office: (07) 3229 7233

Mobile: 0459 451 916