Peel Zoo is mourning the loss of its beloved Tasmanian devil, Lizzie.
Peel Zoo shared the sad news on Facebook today saying Lizzie enjoyed being the star attraction in shows, encounters, and its zookeeper for a day program.
The zoo's Director Narelle who was Lizzie’s adopted mum said Lizzie was hand-reared from a joey and loved cuddles her whole life.
"If you got an up close and personal experience with a Tasmanian devil at Peel Zoo, it was almost certainly Lizzie you met.
"Sadly in recent months her health began to deteriorate and she was diagnosed with a very rare and aggressive form of cancer.
"On Tuesday, in conjunction with our vets, it was decided that her quality of life was too heavily compromised and we made the very difficult decision to euthanize.
"Not one person who met Lizzie walked away without caring a little bit more about the plight of the wild endangered Tasmanian devil.
"She will be greatly missed."
Green thumbs, families invited to Pinjarra Garden Day
NBL1 West: Devondrick Walker announced as new coach of Mandurah Magic men
Two drivers killed in horror Peel region crash
Arson Squad detectives continue investigation into Port Kennedy house fire
Peel Thunder premiership coach Adam Read to depart club for GWS
Man wanted for questioning over Wellard scooter theft
New murals to transform Coodanup, Madora Bay public spaces during Mandurah Arts Festival
Teen driver allegedly three times over legal alcohol limit in Rockingham
New councillors elected in Rockingham, Mandurah