Our Wallaby Walkabout is home our group of red-necked wallabies, which are named due to the red-tinged fur on the back of their necks and shoulders. They are also known as Bennett’s wallabies.

Our wallabies are very friendly, often stopping to sunbathe on the paths and inspect any passing visitors!

Please ensure that you stay on the pathway at all times and do not try and touch or feed the wallabies. Do not take any snacks or drinks into this habitat and do make sure to wash your hands after leaving.

Wallaby groups consist of
30
individuals
In the
1900s
wallabies were introduced
Wallabies can reach
30mph
when jumping
Wallabies can jump
4ft
in the air

Animals in Wallaby Walkabout

Red-necked Wallaby

Macropus rufogriseus

From: Australia

Status: Least Concern

Quick Fact: Wallabies are best known for hopping, however, they can also crawl and swim!

Find me in: Wallaby Walkabout

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