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Leipzig Zoo Names 8-Month-Old Koala ‘Inala’ After Public Vote

The winning name emerged from more than 3,000 visitor suggestions in a zookeeper-curated online poll.

Overview

  • Zookeepers shortlisted three finalists, with Inala prevailing over Ruby and Mani.
  • The zoo states that Inala means “peace.”
  • The joey is female and was born in late May 2025.
  • She weighs about 1,100 grams and is reported to be developing very well.
  • Care staff say she often clings to mother Erlinga but already climbs independently and nibbles eucalyptus buds, marking Leipzig’s second koala offspring since 2020.