By Jaigar O'Neill | Community Engagement Coordinator
Derek the orphaned Black-striped wallaby joey was found all alone in an abandoned house and had been without food or water for several days.
When Derek arrived at the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital he was dirty, cold, hungry and looking for his mother who was sadly killed in a car accident only a few days beforehand. Aside from dehydration and an upset stomach, Derek had thankfully escaped any major injuries.
The team at the Wildlife Hospital were quick to wash him clean, warm his tiny body and feed his hungry tummy.
With expert care from the team at the Wildlife Hospital and extra special attention from his specialised wildlife carer, Derek was back to his bright and bouncy self in no time. Derek will spend the next few months with his carer until he is fully-grown and ready for life in the wild.
It is only with your help, orphans like Derek are given a fighting chance to make it to adulthood. Thank you.
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