Did you know that Brisbane now has a quokka? The pint-sized marsupial, Quincy, now calls the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary in Fig Tree Pocket his home.
A Small Traveller from the South
Quincy recently completed his journey from the Sydney Zoo to settle into the the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary. At just one year old, the young male weighs only 1.8 kilograms, though experts at the sanctuary expect him to reach a full adult weight of approximately 4 kilograms as he matures.
Since his arrival, he has spent his time adjusting to his new surroundings in a private area, where he has been snacking on a healthy diet of sweet potatoes, carrots, and corn.
The Search for a Companion
While the newcomer is currently enjoying a solo lifestyle, his caretakers are already looking to change his relationship status. The team at the sanctuary has nicknamed their current mission “Quokka Wants a Wife” because male quokkas often struggle to live together in the same space.
Finding a female partner for Quincy is the preferred way to ensure he has company in his new habitat. Liana Anderson, the head macropod keeper, noted that bringing this specific species to the area is a significant achievement for her staff and the local community.
More Than Just a Famous Smile
The quokka is famous around the world for its “smiling” expression and its popularity in social media photos, but the sanctuary staff views Quincy as an important tool for education. By drawing local families and visitors to the Kenmore area to see such a charismatic animal, the sanctuary can teach the public about the importance of protecting the environment.
Ms. Anderson explained that when people feel a connection to a famous animal like a quokka, they are more likely to support the protection of habitats that house many other less famous Australian creatures.
Published Date 16-March-2026
