Meet Myah & Micah, an Adorable Koala Mum & Joey Saved From Chlamydia Disease

Myah & Micah are a mum and bub duo that bring hope for Koalas. Australia is experiencing a Koala crisis and Currumbin Wildlife Hospital is working around the clock to save this endangered species from chlamydia, a life-threatening disease for Koalas.

Protecting Koalas Myah & Micah From Chlamydia

Our latest patients Myah & Micah are part of the solution by being involved with the Koala Chlamydia Vaccine Research Program. 500 Koalas have now been vaccinated against chlamydia as part of this joint research program between Currumbin Wildlife Hospital and the Queensland University of Technology.

While Vet Amelia and Vet Nurse Amy worked on Myah’s medical assessment, young Micah was very patient resting on Mum’s back. Fortunately, Myah will be vaccinated against chlamydia and is not currently positive.

This disease can be easily passed on to infant Koala joeys like Micah, so prevention is crucial. Weighing just 430 grams, young Micah is a reminder of just how precious and vulnerable Koalas are in the wild.

3 Ways You Can Help Koalas like Myah & Micah

Buy Trees to Help Feed Koalas

With National Tree Day coming up on Sunday the 27th of July, we are reminded of the importance of trees. A single Koala can eat the leaves of up to 1,000 gum trees every year, so the demand is massive. You can help by buying a tree for just $15, which ensures we can continue to feed Koala patients.

Gift Urgently Needed Hospital Equipment

Our Hospital Wishlist outlines the equipment we urgently need to save Koalas. Your impact immediately helps our vet team on the frontline of the Koala crisis.

Donate to Help Keep the Hospital Running

Did you know it costs an average of $7,000 to save one single Koala suffering from disease? Our vet team works around the clock to save sick Koalas and wildlife in urgent need of care, but it’s a free service that runs on the generosity of our partners and community. By donating, you can help us save Koalas before it’s too late.