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Kangaroos & Wallabies

Hop into the heart of the park to meet our kangaroos and wallabies in their bushy Wildlife Walkabout home. Come watch our Macropod mob relax, explore, and play.

Animal Facts

Location

Australia – grasslands, forests, bushlands, and rocky areas.

Behaviour

Group: Mob (or Court) – kangaroos are social; wallabies are shy and solitary.

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Diet

Herbivores – eat grasses, leaves, shrubs, herbs, and fruit.

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Did You Know?

Kangaroos can’t walk backwards and leap over 3 m. Wallabies are smaller, some under 10 kg fully grown.

Location

Australia – grasslands, forests, bushlands, and rocky areas.

Behaviour

Group: Mob (or Court) – kangaroos are social; wallabies are shy and solitary.

Diet

Herbivores – eat grasses, leaves, shrubs, herbs, and fruit.

Did You Know?

Kangaroos can’t walk backwards and leap over 3 m. Wallabies are smaller, some under 10 kg fully grown.

Species at Paradise Country

Eastern Grey Kangaroos

Red Kangaroos

Red-Necked Wallaby

Eastern Grey Kangaroos

Eastern grey kangaroos are common across eastern Australia and Tasmania, easily recognised by their soft grey coat. At Paradise Country, each kangaroo has painted toenails to help our animal care team and you tell them apart!

Red-Necked Wallaby

Red-necked wallabies are native to eastern Australia and feed on a variety of native plants and grasses. Their small size and strong legs help them move quickly and blend into the bush. They're a protected species and thriving—see if you can spot them in the Wildlife Walkthrough!