Ruby, a young red-necked wallaby, recently came into the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital after a heartbreaking start to life. 💔
Sadly, Ruby’s mum was hit by a car. Ruby remained in her mother’s pouch for some time before she was discovered and brought into care. By the time she arrived at the hospital, she had sustained abdominal injuries and required urgent treatment. 🥹
Like many orphaned joeys, Ruby faced a few challenges on her road to recovery. It took some time for her to adjust to formula feeding, but with plenty of dedicated care from our wonderful team, she has slowly gained strength and confidence. 🥳🎉
Today, Ruby is making steady progress and continues to receive the specialised care she needs. 💙💚
Calling all photographers! 📸 Entries for the Crikey! Magazine Photography Competition are now open via the link in bio.
Share your best work and be part of a competition that celebrates wildlife, storytelling, and the beauty of the natural world. 🌎
The 2026 Crikey! Magazine Photography Competition is now live! 🐊
We’re excited to introduce a special new category and offer incredible prizes thanks to our sponsors, Tourism Australia, Canon Australia and CameraPro.
Entries close on 31st August 2026 - Don’t miss your chance to show us your wildest photos while helping encourage the preservation of our natural world! 📸
Follow the link below for more information. 🐍
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Meet Jumpy! 🥰
This tiny sugar glider arrived at the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital after being found on the road with multiple wounds. Based on the nature of his injuries, our veterinary team believes they are consistent with a fall. 👩🏽⚕️🩺
Jumpy has quickly made an impression on our wildlife hospital team. During the day, he's the perfect patient, quiet, sweet, and content to rest while he recovers. But when night falls, this little marsupial transforms into quite the menace, keeping everyone on their toes with his endless energy and mischief! 😂
Jumpy is now receiving around-the-clock care from a specialised carer until his injuries have fully healed and he is strong enough to return to the wild! 🌺
Meet Tim the tawny frogmouth! 😍
Tim was found beside a fence, unable to fly, and a concerned member of the public feared he may have been exposed to rat bait.
After arriving at the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital, Tim was treated for suspected poisoning as well as an injury to his pelvis. ❤️🩹
With dedicated veterinary care and plenty of time to rest and recover, Tim gradually regained his strength. Once he was given the all-clear by our wildlife team, he was successfully released back into the wild where he belongs. 👨🏻⚕️🩺
Did you know? Tawny frogmouths are often mistaken for owls, but they're actually more closely related to nightjars. Their incredible camouflage allows them to blend in with tree branches by remaining perfectly still!
Get your cameras ready! 📸 The 2026 Crikey! Magazine Photography Competition launches on June 15th.
Celebrating the competition’s 10th Anniversary, we’re going bigger than ever with our best prizes yet, so tell your friends and stay tuned for more details!🐊
Tonight, I’m a guest judge on @masterchefau . I’m here to talk about sustainable cooking, Aussie ingredients, and how our journey at @CrocHunterLodge’s Warrior Restaurant has sparked a love for great cooking. See you tonight on @Channel10AU Australia!
Class is in session at the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital’s Koala Kindy! 🐨📚
After spending months in care, adorable orphaned koala Occy has graduated to the cutest classroom around with all of the necessary Koala-fications for life in the wild. 🍃
This important stage of rehabilitation is where young koalas learn all the essentials, from building strength and confidence to making new furry friends, Occy is busy developing the skills he'll need to thrive. He's even starting to find and choose his own eucalyptus leaves, a very important subject in the koala curriculum! 🌿💚