Kangaroo
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About the Species
Red kangaroos are highly adapted to Australia’s hot, dry landscapes. Their long, powerful hind legs allow them to travel efficiently across large distances, while their large feet and elastic tendons help conserve energy as they hop. At slower speeds, kangaroos use their forelimbs together with their powerful tail, which acts almost like a fifth limb.
Kangaroos are marsupials, meaning females give birth to extremely small, undeveloped young that continue growing inside the mother’s pouch. A young kangaroo is called a joey. Red kangaroos are generally most active during the cooler parts of the day and may rest in shade during the hottest hours.
Life at Peggy’s Peacock Palace
At Peggy’s Peacock Palace, our kangaroo habitat is designed around comfort, choice, shade, and opportunities for natural behavior. Our kangaroo has access to protected resting areas and cooling options during Arizona’s warmer months, along with a diet and daily care program designed to support long-term health and wellbeing.
Like all of our residents, kangaroos are treated as individuals. Their behavior, preferences, comfort level, and health guide the way we interact with and care for them.
Did You Know?
A kangaroo’s tail is much more than a balancing tool. When moving slowly, kangaroos plant their tail on the ground and use it along with their front legs to support and propel their body—functioning almost like a fifth limb.