UK’s only koala joey named

09/04/2020 in Edinburgh Zoo

The latest koala joey born at the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland’s Edinburgh Zoo has been named Inala, an Aboriginal word meaning ‘rest time’ or ‘place of peace’.

Keepers at the wildlife conservation charity traditionally give the Queensland koalas names inspired by their native Australia where RZSS supports conservation projects for the species.

Kirsty McFaul, senior animal keeper at Edinburgh Zoo said, “Inala is doing well at eight months old and is completely out of mum Alinga’s pouch now.

“She spends most of her time with her mum but is beginning to venture away a little further every day, finding her way about and exploring.

“The zoo is currently closed to the public but the keepers are still here giving all our amazing animals the best of care and we have a live koala cam so viewers can keep an eye on Inala’s dad, Tanami.

“Being closed means we have no visitor income and we’re incredibly grateful to our members, supporters and everyone who has donated at this difficult time. Anyone who wants to help look after our animals and save species in the wild can find out how on our website.”

Help care for Inala and the other animals at the zoo, and help save species in the wild by donating at edinburghzoo.org.uk/support-us.