September 2009
4 September 2009
Hi,
My name is Chanel and I live at Australia Zoo's Koala Walk-Thru with 11 other female Koalas. Naturally, a girl never likes to reveal her age, but let's just say that 2004 was a very good year!
I like to think of myself as being a modern, independent girl - perhaps even a little on the feisty side. As a family trait my Mum Chloe and baby sister Charli have the same talent for speaking their mind and getting their point across.
I recently gave birth to my first joey and I am hoping you could help with the naming of my little bundle of joy.
Thinking of baby names is such a challenge. I really don't know where to start, so I would really love your help.
I'm not too sure whether this little treasure is a girl or a boy, so please feel free to give suggestions for both. Their Dad Lawson is one of the largest and most handsome male koalas at the Zoo. He is quite the charmer and has the most beautiful big fluffy ears. I fell in love in an instant.
If my joey is a little girl, she will no doubt be petite with a beautiful dark coat, like me. And of course, any boy of Lawson will be just like his dad - big, strong and irresistibly good looking.
To help you think of names, I've included a photograph of my newest joey sitting with me - so cute. Thank-you for your help in naming the newest little Aussie icon at Australia Zoo.
Love
Chanel
Name Chanel's joey!
In support of national 'Save the Koala Month' Australia Zoo is giving you the opportunity to name Chanel's absolutely beautiful new joey.
If your suggested name is chosen, you will win some ripper Australia Zoo prizes including a one-of-a-kind paw painting from our joeys mum, Chanel. How special is that!
To help Chanel's new little joey get the best start in life, you can be one of the first to adopt her! Or, you can support koalas in the wild by making a one-off donation to Wildlife Warriors koala conservation projects. Our Aussie icon needs your help to survive.
Competition closed October 4, 2009.
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Hannah 11th October 2009 17:20:52 AEST
When is the draw being drawn ?
rachael 4th October 2009 13:16:31 AEST
oh...such a cutie! Ive entered the comp to choose her name. I hope you like the name ive chosen. The name is after my wonderful cat whom passes away last wk at the age of 22. your little joey is just so gorgious..
Lorrie 30th September 2009 06:02:39 AEST
OMG beautiful! I've entered the contest to name this little bundle of joy I hope you like my name choices!
TeamPiper 25th September 2009 14:54:30 AEST
ABSOLUTELY adorable! We feel sooo disconnected from nature whenever we stop by your site! Love it!
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(: 25th September 2009 00:59:56 AEST
Illana, if it's a girl. (:
Luke 10th September 2009 14:16:54 AEST
The size of a kidney bean!! It's amazing there are so many things to learn about each and every animal!
Heidee 7th September 2009 09:40:02 AEST
because I have a best friend called Heidee
and she is cool just like the little joey
at Australia Zoo.
colleen vieritz 6th September 2009 18:44:59 AEST
thats great the chanel is cute and so is the baby i have never seen a koala up close and cant wait to visit australia zoo to see the koals!!!!!