15/10/2026
🐨💔 Meet Zeila – a brave little survivor.
Beautiful orphaned koala Zeila has checked in for a few weeks of care and recovery. Sadly, her journey began with tragedy.
Zeila was riding on her mum's back when they were struck by a car. 💔 Tragically, her mum didn't survive.
Thankfully, someone cared enough to call for help. Volunteers from Wildlife Rescue Queensland responded to the heartbreaking scene and promptly transported Zeila to Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital.
Zeila suffered lung trauma and an eye injury. She's now receiving treatment and medication from the hospital's dedicated veterinary team.
🍼 As an older orphan, Zeila receives her milk through a tiny 1 mL syringe rather than a teat. At her age, she would instinctively bite the teat, potentially damaging it and increasing the risk of milk entering her lungs and causing aspiration pneumonia.
Thankfully, this little girl already LOVES her milk! ❤️
To help her feel secure, Zeila has a cuddly teddy and soft blanket. And perhaps the sweetest part? She's found a little friend in Gumnut, another orphaned female koala of a similar age. 🐨🐨💕
❤️ Wildlife rescue is truly a team effort.
From the caring person who made that crucial phone call, to the volunteers who faced a traumatic scene, and the incredible vets, vet nurses and support team at Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital.
This amazing facility provides expert treatment to injured and sick Australian wildlife, free of charge, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Every person plays an important part, from that first phone call through to the hopeful day of release.
I'm forever grateful for the trust placed in me and the privilege of caring for our beautiful endangered koalas. It's something I'll never take for granted.
For now, Zeila has a warm bed, a teddy to cuddle, a new friend in Gumnut and plenty of love. ❤️
Welcome to your temporary home, little Zeila. Here's hoping your next chapter is a much happier one. 🌿🐨
