Kangaroos
There are four species of kangaroos in Australia. Kangaroos have pouches in which they raise their young. They typically have large hind limbs and feet and hop around rather than walking.
Hop on down to our Kangaroo Country enclosure and get up close while listening to a keeper tell you all about one of our most iconic Australian animals at Rockhampton Zoo
Follow this link for information on our keeper talks and animal feeding times.
| Distribution and habitat |
All Australia |
| Conservation status* |
Least concern |
| Population |
50- 60 million |
| Diet |
Grass, leaves, herbs, ferns, fruits and flowering plants |
* Classified by IUCN