Australia's cutest wildlife joeys and where to meet them

Diamond Head Beach, New South Wales © Tourism Australia

Need a mood boost? We've got just the thing, with spring wildlife babies popping out of the pouch. These tiny cuties will make you jump for 'joey'.

Magnetic Island, Queensland © Tourism and Events Queensland

Adorable baby 'roos

Kangaroo Sanctuary, Alice Springs, Northern Territory © Tourism NT

Baby kangaroos are called 'joeys', and they grow in their mother's pouch for eight months before emerging. It's common to see kangaroos in the wild in Australia, but you're guaranteed a meeting at wildlife parks across the country.

Kangaroo Sanctuary, Alice Springs, Northern Territory © Tourism NT/Matt Glastonbury

Cuddly koala joeys

Australian Reptile Park, Central Coast, New South Wales © Australian Reptile Park

Sleepy and oh-so-sweet, koalas are one of Australia's iconic marsupials. You can spot koalas in the wild on guided tours, or visit them at one of Australia's many wildlife sanctuaries.

Australian Reptile Park, Central Coast,

New South Wales © Destination NSW

Tiny Tasmanian devils

Wings Wildlife Park, Gunns Plains,

Tasmania © Tourism Tasmania

Tasmanian devil populations have been growing thanks to conservation efforts. Visit Devils@Cradle or Wings Wildlife Park in Tasmania to witness these cheeky creatures in action.

Australian Reptile Park, Central Coast,

New South Wales © Destination NSW

Wobbly baby wombats

Flinders Island, Tasmania © Tourism Australia

Another of Australia's unique marsupials, wombats are known for their goofy and outgoing nature. The best place to see them in the wild is on Tasmania's Maria Island.

Flinders Island, Tasmania © Tourism Australia

Cheeky quokkas

Rottnest Island, Western Australia © Tourism Western Australia

What's more adorable than a quokka's smile? A quokka joey's smile. These happy animals live on Western Australia's Rottnest Island. Take a day trip on the ferry and you're bound to see a few quokkas snoozing in the shade.

Rottnest Island, Western Australia © Tourism Western Australia

Find out where to meet Australia's cutest animals

Golden Outback, Western Australia © Tourism Australia