The story
Care, courage and a second chance
Little Lola was orphaned when a truck hit and killed her mother near Mackay. She then made a nine-hour journey for specialist treatment for bruised lungs.
Lola arrived weighing only 340 grams. Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital treated her bruised lungs before she returned to care and began the long work of growing stronger.
She quickly became known for being wonderfully chatty. By December 2025, she was confidently demanding her daily bottle and moving closer to weaning.
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