An orphaned baby koala named Lucy found her way back to health and rehabilitation after being rescued. Lucy owes her health to the staff at Australia Zoo, founded by “Crocodile Hunter” Steve Irwin. Discovered lost and alone in a driveway in the suburban area of Burpengary, Queensland, Lucy was rescued by Australia Zoo “Wildlife Warriors” and brought in for emergency care.
Dehydrated and “desperate to find shelter from the scorching sun,” the joey was in dire straits. Despite suffering from chlamydial conjunctivitis (pinkeye), Lucy managed to make a swift recovery under the hospital’s care. Chronicling her rehabilitation and graduation to “koala kindy” over the following months, she won the hearts of thousands of social media users.
