Meet Kofi
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Meet Kofi, our much-loved Goodfellow’s Tree Kangaroo at WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo.
With his fluffy coat, bright blue eyes and impressive climbing skills, Kofi is always a favourite. Goodfellow’s Tree Kangaroos are native to the dense tropical rainforests of Papua New Guinea, where they are perfectly adapted to life high in the treetops.
These unique marsupials use their strong limbs, sharp claws and long tails to climb and balance through the forest canopy. They are herbivores, feeding on leaves, flowers and fruit. Although Kofi is also known to enjoy a boiled egg or two.
When you visit Kofi, you’ll discover more about Goodfellow’s Tree Kangaroos, the challenges they face in the wild, and why protecting rainforest habitats is so important.
General Admission
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Peak pricing applies to school holidays and weekends.
Ticket Type Weekdays Weekends, School Holidays & Public Holidays On the day Advanced Adult $49.00 $39.00 $49.00 Child $36.00 $26.00 $36.00 Concession $39.00 $29.00 $39.00 Child (0-1 yrs) FREE Please note: Our ticket pricing is subject to available capacity and prices may fluctuate during periods of high demand.
Peak pricing includes school holidays in other Australian states.
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- Children under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult (18+)
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Ticket Type Weekdays Weekends, School Holidays & Public Holidays On the day Advanced Adult $49.00 $39.00 $49.00 Child $36.00 $26.00 $36.00 Concession $39.00 $29.00 $39.00 Child (0-1 yrs) FREE *All concession holders must have a valid concession/student/health care card to gain access to the attraction with a Student/Senior ticket.
Please note: Our ticket pricing is subject to available capacity and prices may fluctuate during periods of high demand.
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Fast Facts About Goodfellow’s Tree Kangaroos
Goodfellow’s Tree Kangaroos are marsupials
Like other kangaroos and wallabies, Goodfellow’s Tree Kangaroos are marsupials. Their joeys continue developing in their mother’s pouch after birth.
Tree kangaroos eat a plant-based diet
Goodfellow’s Tree Kangaroos mainly eat leaves, fruit, flowers and other plant material. At WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo, Kofi enjoys a carefully prepared diet suited to his needs.
Tree kangaroos are excellent climbers
Tree kangaroos spend much of their time above the forest floor, moving carefully through branches and using their tail for balance.
Goodfellow’s Tree Kangaroos are endangered
Goodfellow’s Tree Kangaroos are an endangered species, with habitat loss and hunting among the major threats they face in the wild.
Who said it was rude to chew loudly? Not a tree kangaroo.
This May, Kofi is putting his crunching skills to the test for the International Tree Kangaroo Crunch-a-Thon!
Running from 11–15 May 2026, the Crunch-a-Thon brings together zoos and conservation organisations from around the world to celebrate one of the cutest tree kangaroo behaviours: munching, crunching and chewing very loudly. It all takes place in the lead-up to World Tree Kangaroo Day on 21 May.
At WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo, we’ve taken part in the Crunch-a-Thon before, and we’re excited to get behind it again with some very snackable content starring our Goodfellow’s Tree Kangaroo, Kofi.
Keep an eye on our social channels for Kofi enjoying his favourite crunchy snacks. Every like, share and view helps shine a spotlight on tree kangaroos and the importance of protecting these incredible animals in the wild.
Kofi takes on the 2024 Crunch-a-Thon
We all know it's rude to chew with your mouth open, but this doesn’t apply to Kofi!
#ASMR #TreeRooCrunchathon #SavingSpecies #TKSAFE
Goodfellow’s Tree Kangaroo FAQs
A Goodfellow’s Tree Kangaroo is a tree-dwelling marsupial adapted for life in the rainforest canopy.
Goodfellow’s Tree Kangaroos are native to the rainforests of Papua New Guinea. They spend much of their time in trees, where they climb, rest and search for food.
Yes, tree kangaroos are excellent climbers. They use their strong limbs, curved claws and long tail to move through branches and balance high above the ground.
Goodfellow’s Tree Kangaroos eat a plant-based diet made up of leaves, fruit, flowers and other vegetation. At WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo, Kofi is given a carefully managed diet.
Yes, Goodfellow’s Tree Kangaroos are endangered. In the wild, they face threats, making conservation awareness important for their future.
Tree kangaroos are an important part of their rainforest ecosystem. By learning about species like the Goodfellow’s Tree Kangaroo, you can better understand why protecting rainforest habitats is so important.
Yes, you can meet Kofi, WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo’s Goodfellow’s Tree Kangaroo, during your visit.
World Tree Kangaroo Day is held on 21 May each year. It raises awareness for tree kangaroos and the conservation efforts helping to protect them in the wild.
The International Tree Kangaroo Crunch-a-Thon is a social media campaign held in the lead-up to World Tree Kangaroo Day. Zoos and conservation organisations share short videos of tree kangaroos crunching, munching and chewing to help raise awareness for these incredible animals.
