Kangaroos & Wallabies
You can meet one of Australia's most beloved and well-known animals, the kangaroo. Our guests will have the opportunity to get close to our friendly kangaroos and wallabies
Quick Facts
The kangaroo has a large tail that they use for balance
Kangaroos are herbivores meaning they eat plants, flowers and leaves
Baby kangaroos are called joeys and live in their Mum’s pouch
Red kangaroos are the largest of all macropods and can grow to over 2 metres tall and weigh up to 90 kilogram
Wallabies are much smaller than kangaroos and generally weigh between 2kg and 24kg
A wallaby’s fur usually consists of 2 to 3 colours
Paradise Country is home to two species of kangaroo and one species of wallaby that share just shy of one acre of wildlife habitat in the centre of the park! Get amongst our macropod mobs and take photos of them in their bushy habitat located in the Wildlife Walk through.
Meet some of the Kangaroos
Eastern Grey kangaroos
Eastern grey kangaroos are abundant in eastern regions of Australia and are also found in Tasmania. Living across a vast variety of habitats, eastern grey kangaroos are easily identified by their soft grey coat. The kangaroos at Paradise Country all have their toenails painted so our expert animal care team can easily tell them apart and so can you
Red Kangaroos
Gentle-natured and an Australian icon, red kangaroos are the largest native terrestrial mammal and marsupial and they’re right here at Paradise Country. This species can reach speeds over 60 km/hr, can stand as tall as 1.5 meters, and weigh up to 100kg!
Red-Necked Wallaby
Red-necked wallabies are native to eastern and south-eastern Australia and are predominantly browse feeders, meaning they consume a large variety of native plants and grasses. Their small stature and powerful hind limbs allow them to swiftly navigate forest areas and camouflage amongst the shrubbery. They are a protected species and are currently thriving in the wild and at Paradise Country! See if you can spot them in the Wildlife Walkthrough, in park!
Meet Yoda
Date of Birth: 1 June 2013
Sex: Male
There is one in every group! Yoda would have to be the cheekiest kangaroo in our mob and is often getting into mischief! He is always one of the first kangaroos to explore new things in the environment and loves to stir trouble! But his lovable cheeky nature almost always gets him off the hook!
Meet Malibu
Date of Birth: 3 March 2008
Sex: Female
Beautiful miss Malibu is one of our most popular kangaroos! She has a beautiful sweet nature and is often seen hanging out with her sidekick, Pearl. In 2019, Malibu gave birth to her 5th joey, a little boy named “Kahlu” who is still very much a mumma’s boy!
Stay longer and enjoy the peaceful country air at Paradise Country Farmstay!
Exhibit locations
Wildlife Walkthrough & Wallaby Walkthrough
Enjoy meeting Kangaroos and Koalas at the Wildlife Walkthrough, which then leads directly onto the Wallaby Walkthrough.
Attractions
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A visit to the farm will put a smile on your dial as you come face to face with cows, horses, goats, sheep, farm dogs, Koalas and Kangaroos as well as Australia’s unique and wonderful wildlife!
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