Overview
- Australia Zoo introduced a new eastern grey kangaroo joey named Cwtch on Thursday in a joint Instagram video, with Robert Irwin crediting Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis for choosing the name.
- Cwtch, pronounced “kutch” and meaning “cuddle” in Welsh, was described by Irwin as ideal for a young kangaroo that spends much of its time in its mother’s pouch.
- Irwin thanked the children for the “brilliant” choice and encouraged visitors to look for Cwtch at the zoo in Beerwah, Queensland, where his mother Terri Irwin commented “So special” on the post.
- The announcement reflects an ongoing conservation connection, as Irwin helps run Australia Zoo and serves as an ambassador for Prince William’s Earthshot Prize.
- Coverage framed the choice as a nod to William and Catherine’s Wales titles and as a light, public-facing collaboration rather than a formal royal visit.