Adorable Wombat Joey's Settles Into Cozy New Life At Home With Zookeeper Mum

An adorable wombat joey is settling into his cosy new abode at home with a zoo keeper!. Eight-month-old Wilbur is currently under the devoted care of Seleena de Gelder, a keeper at the Australian Reptile Park. The joey was sadly discovered inside his mother's pouch after she had been hit and killed by a car. Seleena has warmly welcomed Wilbur into her home, but she's had her hands full with the spirited little marsupial. Wilbur's playful and mischievous antics have turned Seleena's home into a lively playground. His daily escapades involve chasing Seleena, exploring cupboards, and indulging in a bout of shoelace chewing. In the wild, young wombats would closely trail their mothers for protection. Having been in Seleena's care since late September, Wilbur now sees her as his mother and exhibits these instincts. Wilbur will continue to reside at the Australian Reptile Park until he is self-sufficient. Once it's determined that he is healthy and strong enough, he will undergo transition training to prepare for release into the wild.