Treating patients @Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital

Braveheart the Koala

Four months ago Braveheart the koala was found with a busted leg on the side of the road. Poor Braveheart was hit by a car after attempting to cross the road, in search a new girlfriend. Braveheart was rescued by a local rescue group and transported to the Currumbin Wildlife Hospital, where they confirmed he had suffered serious trauma injuries; a fractured leg and bruising to his lungs.

Thankfully, orthopaedic surgeons from Veterinary Specialist Services at Carrara performed surgery to
stabilise Braveheart's broken leg, before applying a bandage and administering pain relief.

After one week in care, Braveheart was transferred to the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital, to continue his recovery in a long term rehabilitation facility.

After three months in the koala rehabilitation wards, rebuilding his strength and eating plenty of fresh eucalyptus leaf, Braveheart was ready for his pre-release check-up. A thorough examination and x-rays by Dr Amber confirmed that Braveheart’s leg had completely healed and that he was ready to be released back into the wild.

Thanks to your generous support, Braveheart and many other koalas are given a second chance at life in the wild.