Many new faces have been hopping through our recently renovated Kangaroo Walkabout! We’ve welcomed a new Western grey kangaroo to our mob, an additional Reeve’s muntjac and two red-necked wallabies – a brand-new species for our Zoo. Get to know these newbies below.   

 

Casper 

Species: Western grey kangaroo 

Sex: Male 

Age: 4 years old 

Favorite foods: Willow, elm and mulberry browse, pear and crabapples 

Personality: Casper is on the quieter side but enjoys spending time with his fellow ‘roos. 

Favorite enrichment: Digging in new substrates 

Skills: Can climb on a scale for voluntary weights 

Extra tidbits: Casper is joining fellow male grey kangaroos Felix, Melbourne and Sterling in the Kangaroo Walkabout! 

 

Archer 

Species: Red-necked wallaby 

Sex: Male 

Age: 4 years old 

Favorite foods: Grain, peanuts and grapes 

Personality: Archer spends plenty of time socializing with his habitat mates but can be shy around his keepers. He also has a very calm and laidback personality. 

Favorite enrichment: Anything involving food 

Skills: He is great at making friends! 

Extra tidbits: Archer was the first red-necked wallaby we’ve welcomed to the Zoo. 

 

Bubba Blue 

Species: Red-necked Wallaby 

Sex: Male 

Age: 1 year old 

Favorite foods: Cheerios and peanut butter  

Personality: Bubba Blue is the boldest of this new group. He warms up quickly to new things and people. Even if he’s a bit hesitant at first, his curiosity usually gets the better of him.  

Favorite enrichment: Puzzle feeders 

Skills: Bubba Blue is a training champion. He can target, voluntarily enter a secure carrier and climb onto a scale for voluntary weights.  

Extra tidbits: Bubba Blue and Archer warmed up to each other right away and have been inseparable since.  

 

Ozzy 

Species: Reeves’s Muntjac or Chinese Muntjac  

Sex: Female 

Age: 9 months old 

Favorite foods: Peanuts, melons and grapes  

Personality: Very curious and warming up quickly to her new home 

Favorite enrichment: Any novel food items! She loves munching on large browse leaves and whole peanuts! 

Skills: She has begun working on training sessions with her keepers. 

Extra tidbits: Ozzy will be a friend for resident muntjacs Kirby and Harriet. Kirby and Ozzy may also choose to become a breeding pair.

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