Too cute to bear! Chris Hemsworth feeds a baby koala affected by the Australian bushfires in a sneak peek of National Geographic’s Born Wild Earth Day special
He is adored by millions of fans around the world.
And Hollywood actor Chris Hemsworth is about to make even more hearts melt in an upcoming documentary for National Geographic.
In a sneak peek for the network’s Born Wild Earth Day special, the 36-year-old Thor star smiles joyfully as he feds a baby koala with a syringe at the Currumbin Wildlife Hospital on the Gold Coast.
Too cute to bear! Chris Hemsworth feeds a baby koala affected by the Australian bushfires in a sneak peek of National Geographic’s Born Wild Earth Day specia
On Tuesday, Chris said he felt ‘honoured’ to be a part of the series, which showcases the work of the hospital and ‘Friends Of The Koala’ group did earlier this year during the Australian bushfire crisis.
‘I’m honored [sic] to be a part of @natgeo’s Born Wild series, Chris wrote on Instagram.
‘They put the spotlight on @friends_of_the_koala @currumbinwildlifehospital and the incredible work they’re doing to rehabilitate the wildlife affected by the devastating fires in Australia.
‘I got to meet an adorable koala cub named Ember and follow her recovery journey. Check out this special premiering on #EarthDay.’
In March, the actor also shared a photo of himself cuddling the ‘cub’, more commonly known as a joey.
Who’s cuter? In March, the actor also shared a photo of himself cuddling the ‘cub’, more commonly known as a joey
‘Fantastic visiting @friends_of_the_koala and seeing first hand the incredible work and commitment to conserving koalas and preserving and enhancing their habitat,’ he wrote at the time.
Friends Of The Koala is a non-profit community group run by volunteers, which focuses on rescuing, rehabilitating and releasing koalas in the Northern Rivers of New South Wales.
Earlier this year, Chris and his wife Elsa Pataky put their support behind the ‘Koala Comeback Campaign’.
Worthy cause: Earlier this year, Chris and his wife Elsa Pataky put their support behind the ‘ Koala Comeback Campaign ‘. Posting identical photos of themselves posing with photographer David Yarrow on Instagram, they encouraged followers to buy a powerful image he’d shot of a koala who’d survived a bushfire that ripped through its habitat
Posting identical photos of themselves posing with photographer David Yarrow on Instagram, they encouraged followers to buy a powerful image he’d shot of a koala who’d survived a bushfire that ripped through its habitat.
‘Join me today in becoming a Koala Hero by supporting the #koalacomeback Campaign!’ the Avengers star asked his followers, letting them know that 50 per cent of funds will go towards Earth Alliance’s Australia Wildfire Fund.
The genetically-blessed couple’s other bushfire relief efforts included auctioning off a personal training session and donating $1million to firefighters and residents affected.
The charitable duo live in Byron Bay with their children India Rose, seven, and twins Tristan and Sasha, five.
Support: The genetically-blessed couple’s other bushfire relief efforts included auctioning off a personal training session and donating $1million to firefighters and residents affected