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.
These are the stories of the patients at the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital.
May 2012
Carly the Koala
Age: 5 years Sex: Female
Found: At Wyrallah, near Lismore in NSW, after being attacked by a pet dog.
Transported to: The Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, and then on to the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital for specialised treatment and care.
Heather the Brushtail Possum
Age: Adult Sex: Female
Found: At Glenview after falling from a tree while it was cut down.
Transported to: The Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital for emergency treatment and care.
