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Kangaroos

Meet our mob

  • WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo, Aussie Big 5
Kangaroos at Wild Life Sydney Zoo

Kangaroo Island Kangaroos

Kangaroo Island Kangaroos are a sub-species of the Western Grey Kangaroo. These kangaroos have a thicker and darker coloured fur, and are well-known for their friendly nature. 

Did you know these interesting facts about Kangaroos? Kangaroo tails are so powerful, they can hold their entire body weight while they kick with both hind feet. Kangaroos are the largest members of the Macropod family, macropod meaning large foot.

You can get up close to our Kangaroos at Kangaroo Walkabout. Open 10am during peak and 10.30am during off-peak. 
Kangaroo DOT - the first Kangaroo Island Kangaroos

Meet Dot!

Dot was one of the first Kangaroo Island Kangaroos to call WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo home. When she's not hopping around making new friends, she can be found grazing in the shade or eating maize, her favourite meal.

Kangaroo Dusk at Kangaroo Island Kangaroos

Meet Dusk!

Dusk was hand-reared by our keepers. She is very cheeky and loves following our keepers around, especially when they have food. 

Kangaroo Nutmeg at Kangaroo Island Kangaroos

Meet Nutmeg!

Her shorter (and cute) nose, along with her lighter fur are what differentiates her from our other four kangaroos. Did you know? Kangaroo Island Kangaroos have a thicker and darker coat than some of the kangaroos you'll find in Australia.

Kangaroo KIRBY at Kangaroo Island Kangaroos

Meet Kirby!

Kirby is the 2nd youngest of the mob. She is Julie's sister and you can recognise her by her tail, which is lighter than the other kangaroos' tail. She also happens to be the most affectionate and treats our keepers with the cutest cuddles.

Kangaroo Julie at Kangaroo Island Kangaroo

Meet Julie!

Julie is the oldest member of our kangaroo mob. You can recognise her by the little white tuff of fur underneath her left ear. 

Kangaroo Frankie at Kangaroo Island Kangaroos

Meet Frankie!

Frankie joined the WILD LIFE family in February 2022. While Frankie might be the youngest and smallest Kangaroo in our Mob, don't let that fool you! She has one of the biggest personalities. She has a slight ginger-tinge to her coat and you can find her hopping around (or laying around) Kangaroo Walkabout with all her new friends!

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