Ep 5. Island of Koalas

In Vet Gone Wild season 1 episode 5, titled "Island of Koalas," Dr. Chris Brown heads to Kangaroo Island, Australia to help with the survivor koalas after the devastating bushfire of 2019-2020 that affected millions of acres of land and left over a billion animals dead.

As Dr. Brown arrives on the island, he is welcomed by locals who share their heartbreaking stories of how they lost their homes and witnessed the destruction of their community. He then heads to the Southern Ocean Wildlife Rescue center, where he meets with wildlife caretakers and veterinarians. Here, Dr. Brown is introduced to a young koala named Sunny who suffered severe burns and needs immediate medical attention.

The team of experts works tirelessly to rehabilitate the injured koalas, while Dr. Brown shares his extensive knowledge with the staff on how to properly treat the animals. With wildfires still ravaging in some parts of the island, the team realizes that they have a long way to go in order to provide aid to all the affected koalas. Despite the challenges, Dr. Brown remains determined to help the animals and to help them heal and recover.

Throughout the episode, viewers are taken on an emotional journey as they see firsthand the devastation caused by the bushfire and the amazing efforts taken by locals to help the injured wildlife. The show offers a glimpse into the extraordinary work done by veterinarians and wildlife rescue centers to help heal and protect animals.

"Island of Koalas" is a heartwarming episode that showcases the importance of wildlife conservation efforts and the incredible work done by those who dedicate their lives to helping protect and heal animals in need.