42K views · 3.5K reactions | KOALITY UPDATE: At 9 months, Omeo may be smaller than other joeys his age, but his first checkup looks promising. Veterinarians examined his internal organs and lungs, checked his teeth, and evaluated a blood sample. Wildlife care specialists report that he's growing stronger every day. | San Diego Zoo | Facebook

37K views · 2.9K reactions | Omeo, an orphaned koala at the San Diego Zoo, turned one Wednesday. He got a heart-shaped cake of ice, flowers, and eucalyptus as gifts. A team has been raising Omeo since his mom died of cancer when he was five and a half months old and still in her pouch, according to the zoo. | CBS Sunday Morning | Facebook