We are chuffed to introduce you to our newest southern koala resident, Yani! 🐨
Yani has joined us from Ocean Park in Hong Kong, where she spent her time with fellow koala, Dougie, before he sadly passed away from a devastating kidney disease that affects up to a third of their species. Working in partnership with Koala Life, the decision was made for Yani to move to Koala Creek in Longleat. After completing a period of quarantine, she has now settled in well with Dennis, Burke, Maizie, Violet, Hazel and Monty, and we look forward to seeing how she gets on as part of the international breeding programme to create a disease-free bloodline of southern koalas.
We'd like to say a huge thank you to Turkish Airlines for supporting this vital operation and giving Yani the opportunity to live a happy, fulfilled life here at Longleat, where she will also play a role in the conservation of her iconic species.
