Patrick aka ‘Fat Pat from Ballarat’, The World’s Oldest and Largest Wombat Turns 29 Years Old

Patrick and his Birthday Cake

A beautiful wombat named Patrick aka “Fat Pat from Ballarat” who is thought to be the oldest and biggest wombat in the world, turned 29 on August 24, 2014 at Ballarat Wildlife Park in Victoria, Australia. Patrick is also the official “Wombassador” for the park and has recently been bestowed the honor of being named number three in a CNN list of the greatest city mascots in the world.

Patrick in Wheelbarrow Patrick Eating

Patrick

photos via Patrick the Wombat

via Discovery News

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