The first baby quokka to be born at the Australian Reptile Park has taken her first hops just in time for the Christmas school holidays.

Cinnamon was born in August and after spending a few months in her mum Coco's pouch took her first hops in the NSW Central Coast wildlife sanctuary this week.

The tiny joey, known for its rounded fluffy ears and big smile, will now play an important role in the conservation breeding program to ensure the protection of quokkas.

The zoo keepers were delighted to find Cinnamon's parents Coco and Basil getting spicy together in March, after just one year from arriving at the park.