Today is a special day for Minka the Green Sea Turtle. Terri, Bindi, Robert and the Rescue Unit are releasing Minka back to the wild. 
In November 2009, the rescue unit received a call from Moreton Bay Marine Parks to say that a construction worker on the bridge had spotted a turtle with a crab pot wrapped around its front left flipper. The Rescue Unit were called in and James and Andy responded.

Minka The Green Sea Turtle Release

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Toby and Kado are called out on a snake rescue just north of Australia Zoo. A Red-bellied Black snake has become entangled in netting and requires the skill of an experienced snake handler like Toby to help release the snake.


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Red-belly Entangled

In a continuation from part 1, Carol's front right flipper requires amputation. Go inside the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital and find out how Carol's procedure goes. Can a Green Sea Turtle be rehabilitated with only 3 flippers, find out in this Rescue Unit episode.

Starring: Briano, Kate, Cory, Toby, James, Kado, Bonnie, Tim
Music: The Blakes - Dont Bother Me (Instrumental), Apple Garage Band Lo

Carol Entangled Part 2

Carol is a Green Sea Turtle and is found by a fisherman entangled on a crab pot. Briano, Kate and Cory are called in to assess and transport Carol back to the hospital. Find out here fate in part 1.

Starring: Briano, Kate, Cory and Bonnie
Music: The Blakes - Dont Bother Me (Instrumental), Apple Garage Band Loops, iStockPhoto stock music loops
voice over: Peta Johnson 


From koalas to Green Sea t

Carol Entangled Part 1

Cory and Kado have received information regarding a Sea Eagle that has been spotted in forestry 20 minutes from Australia Zoo. According to witnesses the Sea Eagle has not moved from it’s location in 2 days and seems to be unable to fly. Based on instructions they have received Cory and Kado attempt to spot the large bird of prey in the forestry.

Starring: Cory and Kado
Music: The Blakes - Dont

Sea Eagle Rescue

Cory and Kado received a call the previous afternoon in regards to an injured Pelican in the Cotton Tree area of Maroochydore. Witnesses claim the Pelican has a fishing hook injury to one of it’s legs.
They could not locate the Pelican before dark but have returned the following day to continue their search. 
Situated at the last location where the Pelican was seen, Cory and Kado search the area

Minka The Green Sea Turtle Release

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