First Koala Babies Born at Stuttgart's Wilhelma Zoo

Two baby koalas, born in June, make history as the first of their kind in South Germany's Wilhelma Zoo.

The two koala joeys, born to mothers Scar and Auburn, are the first koala offspring at Stuttgart's Wilhelma Zoo since its koala habitat opened in July 2023.
The father, a six-year-old male named Aero, successfully mated with both female koalas in May 2024, resulting in the births after a 35-day gestation period.
At birth, the joeys were the size of gummy bears and have since grown enough to occasionally peek out from their mothers' pouches.
Wilhelma Zoo delayed announcing the births to ensure the joeys had a peaceful environment for early development.
Koalas are rare in German zoos, with only four facilities, including Stuttgart, housing the species due to their demanding diet of specific eucalyptus varieties.