Red Kangaroos
The largest marsupials in the world
Meet Our Red Kangaroos
Our Red Kangaroos are the largest marsupials in the world! Males can stand over 6 feet tall and weigh up to 200 pounds. Despite their impressive size, these Australian icons are gentle and curious around visitors.
Red Kangaroos get their name from the rusty-red fur of the males (females are often blue-gray). Female kangaroos (does) carry their babies (joeys) in their pouches for months. If you're lucky, you might spot a joey peeking out from mom's pouch!
These powerful animals can hop at speeds up to 35 mph and cover 25 feet in a single bound! They live in groups called mobs and communicate through vocalizations and foot thumping to warn of danger.
Fun Red Kangaroo Facts
Largest living marsupial
Red kangaroos are the biggest marsupials on Earth - males can reach 6 feet tall and 200 pounds!
Males are red, females are blue-gray
The "red" name comes from the males' rusty fur - females are often called "blue fliers"!
Joeys are born the size of a jellybean
At birth, red kangaroo joeys are just 1 inch long and crawl into the pouch to continue developing!
They can leap 30 feet in one bound
Red kangaroos hold the record for longest jump of any mammal - up to 30 feet horizontally!
Built-in climate control
Red kangaroos lick their forearms to cool down - the saliva evaporates and cools their blood!
Can survive without drinking water
In the wild, red kangaroos get most of their water from the plants they eat!
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Come Meet Our Red Kangaroos!
Experience the world's largest marsupials up close!