Last week the rescue team were called out to another macropod rescue, where a Kangaroo was simply in the wrong place at the wrong time!

Kate C and Andy were called out to this female Eastern Grey Kangaroo in the North Brisbane area that had been stuck in mud in a construction site all weekend. Luckily the construction workers had been able to pull her out of the mud hole she was stuck in, and find her some refuge in the bucket of an excavator, unfortunately she was suffering from a severe case of Myopathy and in need of urgent medical attention.

The team were able to get there very soon after the initial call, and quickly made the decision to take her back to the Australian Wildlife Hospital. Once she was under anaesthetic, Kate and Andy did a thorough assessment and found that she had a tiny joey in the pouch that had already passed away. The team quickly transported her back to the AWH for treatment.

Nina interviews Entertainment Michael

Australia Zoo TV has a new official channel! ‘Conservation in Action‘ is where you will meet the people who are taking the future into their own hands and making a difference today!

Follow Nina as she interviews conservationists from all walks of life that are standing up and making a difference today.

The first episode kicks off with Australia Zoo’s Entertainment Manager, Michael. Find out what Entertainment Michael is doing to make a difference. Michael lives a life of example. Find out why it is so important for everyone to step up and make changes. Check out the first episode here.

Come on everyone- we need to save this most beautiful place- its about time we put the environment ahead of the mighty dollar!

What Happened

A monsoon low moved into south-west Queensland bringing record falls to many usually parched areas of the state. Quilpie and Charleville have had more than 140 millimetres since 9am AEST, March 1,  and in Birdsville records were made by the rain with nearly 200 millimetres in the two days before. The monsoon low was combining with another system off the south-east coast that was bringing driving rain from the Sunshine Coast to the Gold Coast.

In the south-east, the heaviest falls have been north of Brisbane, as another low off the south coast delivers heavy rain from the Sunshine Coast to the border. The Sunshine Coast received the heaviest falls with more than 150 millimetres overnight. Some roads were cut and residents in low-lying areas were being warned to prepare for flooding.

My Thoughts

I was REALLY worried for Steve’s Place! I thought of what could happen to the animals and actually began to cry. Please, sign the petition to Save Steve’s Place. It matters ALOT to me. I have grown up to be an animal lover and Steve Irwin is my hero and he is exactly what I want to be. Please, just give your name to the petition, that’s all I’m asking. Help save those animals! I saw the pictures. Maybe that’s what it will take for you, but just sign. Please!

Briano and Kado headed out to a very exciting rescue where they found an Eastern Brown Snake caught in netting. The net was so tightly wound around the snakes neck that the team had to bring it back to the AWH for treatment.

Check out www.australiazoo.tv and watch this episode - find out what happens next!
Until next time - If you see any sick or injured wildlife - Please call Australia Zoo on 5436 2000!

Eastern Brown Snake caught in Netting!

The Rescue crew received a call from a concerned farmer at Nanango, approximately two hours west of Australia Zoo. The farmer had spotted a large Bird of Prey on his property, and as time went on, the majestic bird had not moved, and he grew more and more concerned. Toby, James and Andy set out on a bit of a mission to rescue the Eagle!

The crew arrived at the property and were pleased to see a Wedge Tailed Eagle. These amazing birds have a wing span of approximately 2.5 metres! We see very few of these amazing birds every year because their habitat is west of the zoo.

Unfortunately today, this beautiful bird was not doing so well. As the team approached the large dead tree that the Eagle was perched on, he moved and attempted to fly, but without success. He jumped to the ground and the team quickly captured him.

On closer inspection, he was suffering from a broken wing, probably from a car hit on the nearby highway. He was transported to the Australian Wildlife Hospital by the Rescue Crew and seen by our Veterinary team!

If you see any sick or injured native wildlife, please call Australia Zoo on 5436 2000.

Toby with the majestic Eagle

Sitting in the dead tree

Australia Zoo TV launched a new initiative at the beginning of March. Khaki Warriors is a collection of your channels, where you can create your own channel, share your message through videos and educate your peers on the subjects of wildlife and conservation. If you have always wanted to be a documentary maker then now is your chance to really make a difference and connect directly with Australia Zoo and the many fans of the Irwin’s, Australia Zoo and wildlife in general. Get your video rated and up there right next to Robert Irwin’s Real Life Adventures, share your own videos through Facebook, or even become a fan of Australia Zoo TV on facebook.

If you create a Khaki Warrior channel between March and May you go into the draw to win a Sony HD Handy Cam.
Create a channel today!
Below are just three of the great channels that have been created so far.

• Wildlife Warrior Suzie
• Conservationist in Action
• Wildlife Warrior Princess

Brushtail Possums are very adaptable and when there are a shortage of hollow trees for them to call home, they often make great use of house ceilings and walls to shelter in. Unfortunately for them, sometimes this means they find themselves in some tricky and dangerous situations!

This adorable Mum and baby Brushtail Possum managed to get themselves trapped inside a bedroom wall, which they couldn’t get out of. The owners of the house could hear scratching noises coming from the wall and were quick to call the Australia Zoo Rescue Unit who rushed to the rescue.

Briano had to make a hole in the wall to rescue these two mischievous, little possums. Fortunately, they were both fit and healthy and were able to be released straight away outside in the nearby bush.

To ensure Possums living around your house have a safe hollow to live in it is a good idea to look at placing possum boxes in the trees around your property. For more information call Australia Zoo on 5436 2000.

Briano carefully looks inside...

Briano Removing the possums

Releasing the possums

Briano and Cory received a call today from some boating enthusiasts in the Pumicestone Passage about a small Green Sea Turtle bobbing around in the water, it was still able to swim quite well, but unable to stay submerged for a longer period of time!

The team drove the ‘Black Pearl’ straight out to the boat ramp and headed out! Luckily, the family that had called in the sick turtle had stayed with it, keeping their eyes on the turtle at all times!

As the ‘Black Pearl’ approached the turtle, it took a few dives down, but luckily Cory was able to dive out of the boat and catch the turtle! The team brought it on board and took it back to the Australian Wildlife Hospital for treatment.

Amazingly, we can tell from the carapace (shell) of this turtle that it is a new recruit to coastal waters! Sea Turtles spend the first 10 – 15 years of their lives in the Pacific Ocean and Coral Sea – we can tell that it is a new recruit because of the ridging on the underbelly and also the sharp edges on the carapace! ‘Ryan’ the Sea Turtle is in great condition and we hold high hopes for a full recovery!!

Cory diving from the 'Black Pearl' to rescue the Sea Turtle!

Hello Warriors,

Check out this video I made to help spread the word about Steve’s Place.

Save Steve’s Place

Cheers,

Stevo in the USA