Darling Downs Zoo Reptiles and Macrapods

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Aratinga123

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Hi
What species of tortoise, crocodilian, lizard, snake, turtle and Macrapods does DDZ have? Also if any of the Macropods live together?

Thanks

Nicholas
 
G'day Nick,

We are streamlining our macropod collection. Have phased out the Swamp Wallabies and will also gradually phase out the Red-necks. Our macropod focus will be on our Red Kangaroos, Whip-tail Wallabies and Tammar Wallabies. The Whip-tails and the Tammars are currently in the one habitat and the Red Kangaroos share with the Emu.

Our Australian reptile area is undergoing enormous changes so all of our elapids are currently off show. Our old rear opening display cabinets are all being replaced with much safer front opening displays. New insulation, new electrical wiring and extra displays are being added. We hope to have all this completed by the Spring school holidays.

Our outdoor reptiles are all pretty much hibernating at the moment. On a sunny day you might catch a glimpse of some Shinglebacks or Blue-tongues during the day, but not for long. Some Perentie have just arrived and will go on show in the Spring.

About time you made a visit!!
 
Thanks for the respond
I have once to the zoo that was in 2011 and is about time I visit
What species of parrot do you have
Thanks
Nicholas:)
 
I do remember your visit;)

We have so many different species now that I am sorry I don't have time to list them all for you.

When you and your Mum come and visit again, why not have a list of questions that you would like to ask one of our keepers?
 
Steve Robinson said:
We are streamlining our macropod collection. Have phased out the Swamp Wallabies and will also gradually phase out the Red-necks. Our macropod focus will be on our Red Kangaroos, Whip-tail Wallabies and Tammar Wallabies. The Whip-tails and the Tammars are currently in the one habitat and the Red Kangaroos share with the Emu.
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Great to hear about streamlining that doesn't result in Red-necks and Swamps being the only displayed wallabies. Every zoo seems to have those two species (at least down here in VIC), at the expense of other species. I must come see your Whip-tails soon.
 
Rednecks and Swampies are very common everywhere. Swampies in particular are randy little buggers.

:p

Hix
 
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