Sydney Zoo just got a new kangaroo joey and she's named after the Matildas
This is peak Aussie
www.timeout.comAnswer: The latest news is that the Australia Zoo joey has been named Cwtch, a Welsh word meaning cuddle, chosen with input from Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis.[1][2][5]
Details:
- Cwtch was announced by Robert Irwin from Australia Zoo, with the Wales children helping select the name.[2][1]
- The name is intended to reflect how joeys cuddle and spend time in the pouch, and is pronounced like “kutch”.[2]
- Coverage confirms multiple outlets reported the same naming, reinforcing that Cwtch is the official name for the eastern grey kangaroo joey at Australia Zoo.[5][7]
Illustration:
- Imagine a new kangaroo joey at Australia Zoo with a reserved pouch pose, named Cwtch to honor Welsh meaning of cuddle.
If you’d like, I can pull a quick timeline of the coverage or summarize reactions from different outlets.