Winnie the wombat: Australia's oldest wombat celebrates 31 years.
Winnie may be a common wombat but she certainly isn't typical.
Today marks Winnie's 31st birthday, making her the oldest wombat in Australia and probably the world.
Winnie was orphaned as a joey and hand raised at Birdland Animal Park at Bateman's Bay before moving to Canberra's National Zoo in 1992.
"Wombats are a nocturnal species but Winnie loves to get out and explore," Ms Osterloh said.
Winnie is also known for curling up into blankets in the middle part of the day.
"It also provides an opportunity for visitors to see the life of a wombat through the wombat's eyes.". »