Australian Koala Foundation announces first winner of Koala of the Month award

Australian Koala Foundation chair Deborah Tabart said the organisation was "over the moon to crown Jimmie Jams with the first Koala of the Month award".

"He's a true Aussie Larrikin, always looking for playful ways of pushing boundaries with his keepers," Ms Tabart said.

"Jimmie Jams is the perfect reminder to keep things light and to find our humour."

Ms Tabart said the monthly award was "a great way of spotlighting Koalas who are a part of our adoption program and to remind people of each Koala's individuality and the important role they play in our world".

Five-year-old Jimmie lives at Ballarat Wildlife Park and is known for antics like swinging on and off the scales on weigh day - even when it's not his turn - and pinching extra large servings of dinner.

Jimmie Jams is a father to several joeys and expecting another one in a few months.

Ballarat Wildlife Park head keeper Cass Hancock was overjoyed by the award.

"I've worked with Jimmie Jams since he was a tiny joey, so I'm certainly like a proud mum right now.

"It's amazing to see his journey and development into fatherhood - he's not quite the troublesome young boy he once was."

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