10 August 2026
Found with his mum, Goldie
Goldie and her small joey were found on the ground near Proston. Both were extremely thin and clearly needed urgent help. They were taken for specialist assessment, but Goldie was too unwell to recover and died that evening.
Her little joey was suddenly an orphan. He was named Logie and placed into round-the-clock care.
The first days
Hungry, vulnerable—and determined
Logie arrived weighing just 600 grams. He was very hungry and quickly settled into four-hourly bottle feeds. In his first 12 hours he gained 70 grams, and within three days he had gained 120 grams.
He received expert veterinary care at Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital, initially resting in a humidicrib with a cannula in place. Soon the cannula could be removed—a small but encouraging milestone.
“Logie began making up for lost time straight away—suckling enthusiastically and discovering the joy of fresh eucalyptus.”
Growing stronger
Milk, leaf and a great deal of care
Orphaned koala joeys need much more than a bottle. Logie’s days include careful feeds, fresh suitable eucalyptus, daily monitoring, warmth, hygiene and ongoing veterinary guidance.
Every gram gained and every new leaf explored is another step towards the long-term goal: growing into a healthy, independent koala who can return to the wild.