Merri the koala has the ‘cushiest job’ at Healesville Sanctuary

MERRI is only 16 months old, but in koala years that means time to move into your own pad.

Merri is very affectionate towards her keepers who all hope that she might be a big sister very soon. Picture: Alex Coppel.

SHE’S only 16 months old, but in koala years that means time to move into your own pad.

Merri has been moved to Healesville Sanctuary’s new Koala Forest exhibit.

The exhibit features a boardwalk that weaves around treetops, providing a close view of the carefree climbers.

Merri the Koala is on the move. Picture: Alex Coppel

“You can learn why they prefer to dine on some gum leaves over others,” a Healesville Sanctuary spokeswoman said.

“The cushiest job, sitting on their bums all day, snoozing for up to 19 hours: this is the high life.”