The Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital treats up to 6800 sick and injured animals every year. From Sea Turtles to koalas, frogs and snakes - the dedicated team of vets, nurses and volunteers work round-the-clock to provide world-class treatment to wildlife in need.
Sadly, 70 per cent of patients are victims of car accidents, dog attacks or human pollution.
While many animals are successfully rehabilitated and released back to the wild, some require full-time wildlife carers for the remainder of their life; others don't survive.
January 2015
Gina the Pelican
Age: Adult
Sex: Female Weight: 6.15kg
Found: On a sandbank in the Maroochydore River. Gina was severely entangled in fishing line and hooks.
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Neil the Dollarbird
Age: Juvenile
Sex: Unknown Weight: 125gms
Found: On the road after being hit by a car in Woodford, QLD. Its protective mum could still be seen nearby.
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Greg the Carpet Python
Age: Adult
Sex: Unknown Weight: 1.15kg
Found: Eating eggs inside a chook pen at a property near Gympie, QLD. Unfortunately one of the eggs happened to be a fake!
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The Marvels the Yellow-Footed Antechinus Litter
Age: Juvenile
Sex:Weight: 2 gms each
Found: Inside a kitchen cupboard at a home in Conondale, QLD.
Transported to: To the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital by the homeowner.
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