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.
September 2018
Ella the Green Sea Turtle
Age: Juvenile
Sex: Female Weight: 7.25kgs
Found: Ella was found stranded on the beach on Moreton Island, Queensland.
Transported to: Ella was kept safe and sound overnight by the Tangalooma Island Resort staff, before being transferred to the mainland and brought to the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital.
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Cookies & Cream the Krefft's Turtle
Age: Adult
Sex: Male Weight: 1.03kgs
Found: Cookie & Cream was found on the edge of a drain in Coolum Beach, Queensland with sores under his stomach and on his feet.
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Shark Bait the Green Sea Turtle
Age: Subadult
Sex: Female Weight: 11.7kgs
Found: Divers spotted Shark Bait 100 metres off Shelly Beach, Queensland, struggling to swim, with fishing line wrapped around her front left flipper.
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Mumble the Black Swan Cygnet
Age: Juvenile
Sex: Unknown Weight: 150gms
Found: Mumble was found alone in Maroochydore, Queensland after he was attacked by a larger bird.
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