Yanchep National Park visitors to get a glimpse of the first baby koala born in 15 years

Peek-a-boo!

A curious baby koala — the first born at Yanchep National Park in 15 years — has started to slowly explore the world outside its mum’s pouch.

The joey was born seven months ago to mother Miffy, who arrived at the national park in October last year from Ballarat.

“Over the past few weeks, national park rangers have been closely watching over Miffy and her pouch-young joey — occasionally catching sight of an elbow or foot, or pair of eyes,” WA’s Parks and Wildlife Service said.

“Now, as the joey grows in size and confidence, lucky visitors to the park’s koala colony might soon be able to see it venturing out and hitching a ride on mum’s back.”

Ten months after Miffy arrived at the park, it was announced she and another Koala named Louie were expecting a bundle of joy.

Yanchep National Park senior ranger at the time Phillipa Jarvis Carboon told PerthNow “it was a day that we weren’t necessarily sure would happen — I’m stoked. I’m so excited. It’s just brilliant”.

The name of the little joey is set to be revealed in coming weeks.

Koalas at Yanchep National Park can be viewed from the Koala Boardwalk and are best viewed between the hours of 8am and 4:30pm.