Wallaby Info

Kayla

Kayla

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Hello,

My name is Kayla. I am currently a zoo keeper in Pennsylvania. The zoo I work at will be adding a mob of Bennet’s Wallabies to our collection. This is a completely new animal for our animal care staff. So we are doing our research to offer the best care we can. The current enclosure has a large rock mountain feature in it. I know they can climb a bit, but are 2 ft drops too steep for them if they climb on it? If so we can remove the rock pile. We would like to know what vegetation/browse is safe for their enclosure? Any suggestions on a proper shelter? We will be obtaining about 20-25 wallabies. Any fun enrichment opinions? Proper diet suggestions? Any and all info is very much appreciated!! Thank you in advance!
 
I am no expert the keepers have cats of their own, they should frequently clean their shoes or keep their work shoes at the zoo. Cats are a host of the parasite Toxoplasma gondii which Oceanian marsupials such as kangaroos, koalas, and wallabies are not adapted against. T. gondii causes toxoplasmosis .

If you have cats at your zoo don't mix tools designated for cats with tools designated for the wallabies.
 
See if you can reach out to the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens in California. They have just gotten Bennet's wallabies and have installed a large rock wall. What I have seen them do is monitor joeys on their first climbs. For diet, I have seen lettuce used. Put food enrichments with strong smells in areas that are hard to climb to attract the wallabies to challenge themselves. 2ft drops are okay but make sure there are there ways to get down the mountain.
 
PossumRoach said:
I am no expert the keepers have cats of their own, they should frequently clean their shoes or keep their work shoes at the zoo. Cats are a host of the parasite Toxoplasma gondii which Oceanian marsupials such as kangaroos, koalas, and wallabies are not adapted against. T. gondii causes toxoplasmosis .

If you have cats at your zoo don't mix tools designated for cats with tools designated for the wallabies.
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I did know about this. I will ensure nothing gets cross contaminated. Thank you!
 
Westcoastperson said:
See if you can reach out to the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens in California. They have just gotten Bennet's wallabies and have installed a large rock wall. What I have seen them do is monitor joeys on their first climbs. For diet, I have seen lettuce used. Put food enrichments with strong smells in areas that are hard to climb to attract the wallabies to challenge themselves. 2ft drops are okay but make sure there are there ways to get down the mountain.
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Awesome! I will reach out to them to see how they are doing with the rock wall. Thank you!
 
@Kayla which zoo do you work at? Do you have pictures of the enclosure? As @animal_expert01 said @MRJ will be the best person to ask because they own or work at a Zoo called Moonlit Santuary ( can’t spell :p) in Australia. Welcome to the site!
 
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