A singed and injured koala and her joey, who have become a symbol of hope and resilience amid Queensland's bushfire emergency, are slowly recovering in a Brisbane wildlife hospital.

Key points: The photo of the koala and joey went viral when they were found by a police officer on Saturday

The photo of the koala and joey went viral when they were found by a police officer on Saturday The pair are recovering in the Queensland Wildlife Hospital, among many other animals being looked after

The pair are recovering in the Queensland Wildlife Hospital, among many other animals being looked after Animals including horses are also being treated at the Canungra showgrounds for burns

The koala was rescued by Jimboomba police officer Darren Ward in the Gold Coast hinterland over the weekend.

Acting Senior Sergeant Ward found the koala and her joey in shock, clinging to a branch on the ground.

"There was singeing to the fur, and singeing to the ears … but the baby seemed quite well protected," he said.

The RSPCA's Michael Beatty said the pair was being treated in the Queensland Wildlife Hospital.

Jimboomba Police rescued the koala and her joey from fire in the Gold Coast hinterland. ( Supplied: Jimboomba Police )

"The joey is going okay and is suckling well, but the mum is still a little up in the air, but she's stable," he said.

"With koalas it can take up to two or three days until the full effect of the smoke inhalation damage is clear, but so far the joey is doing well."

Mr Beatty said carers have named the mum Aisling and her joey Rupert.

RSPCA said the mother Aisling was in a stable condition but her future was unclear. ( Supplied: RSPCA )

He said other injured wildlife have also been brought in, including a swamp wallaby joey, whose mother was killed in the fire.

A swamp wallaby joey was orphaned after bushfires in the Gold Coast hinterland. ( Supplied: RSPCA )

The RSPCA's chief inspector and senior vet are travelling to Canungra today to help care for animals that have been taken to a wildlife trauma centre at the local showgrounds.

Ponies rescued from the fires are recovering at the Canungra Showgrounds. ( Supplied: Kelly Casey )

"With bushfires it can take up to five days to get in to see the full impact of the damage that's been done, and to work out just how much the wildlife has suffered in these fire affected areas," he said.

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Scenic Rim Mayor Greg Christensen said more than 100 horses have already been brought in to be treated.

"There's been a big effort by local volunteers to rescue horses … some have needed veterinary support because they've been burnt but we think they'll be ok, the volunteer spirit is alive and well," he said.

Council is still tallying the total loss of stock, with fodder being delivered to surviving cattle today across the impacted region.

Mr Beatty has warned people to drive carefully on the roads in fire affected areas.

"Wildlife could be injured and fleeing and not behaving in the way that they should and will run across roads … so please watch out for wildlife if you're driving in those areas," he said.

He has urged residents in affected bushfire areas, who may have seen any injured wildlife to contact the organisation on 1300 264 625.