Brookfield Zoo's newest joey makes first appearance: PHOTOS

Adorable alert: Baby kangaroo peeks out at Brookfield Zoo

A joey born in January is finally peeking out of mom’s pouch, and Brookfield Zoo’s Australia habitat is bouncing with new life.

CHICAGO - Brookfield Zoo visitors may notice a new tiny face during their next trip — a baby kangaroo is starting to peek out of its mom's pouch for the first time.

What we know:

The western gray kangaroo joey was born in January to its mother, Troody.

Zoo officials said joeys are about the size of a jellybean when born and continue to develop in the pouch for up to 10 months.

Recently, zoo staff spotted the joey peeking out, a behavior that usually begins when they’re six to eight months old.

As the young kangaroo grows more confident, guests may catch glimpses of its face or ears, and possibly its first hops outside the pouch in the coming months.

Several joeys are expected to debut this summer as other kangaroo mothers raise their young.

What you can do:

Visitors can see the joeys in the Australia habitat at Brookfield Zoo Chicago.