Red Kangaroo (Common Name)
Macropus rufus (Scientific Name)
| Diet: Herbivore. Grass, flowers, roots and tubers, and vegetation. |
| Lifespan: 8–15 years in the wild |
| Weight: 100–150 lbs |
| Speed: Can run up to 44 MPH |
| Height: 5′ |
| Active: Nocturnal, most active at night |
| Location in the Wild: Australia |
| Conservation Status: Least Concern |
Red Kangaroo Facts
- The red kangaroo is a tripedal animal that relies on its large muscular tails to remain upright and walk around. Their tails help them keep their balance when jumping up to 25 feet.
- Only the size of a bumblebee when born, the blind kangaroo joey climbs all the way up into momma’s pouch, where it will live and grow for 6-9 months.
- A full-grown male kangaroo can reach up to 7 feet tall!
- A group of kangaroos is known as a mob.
Red Kangaroo at Sustainable Safari
Feed and pet the mob of red kangaroos at Sustainable Safari with admission! Admission includes a small animal feed cup and the ability to walk about the animal exhibits.
Cuddle with a Joey (Baby Kangaroo)
$10 | Ages 5+
Snuggle with a Joey (baby red kangaroo) for 4 minutes. (Ages 5 and up.)
AccessibleOnly Available with the Guided Safari Tour: Enter the Red Kangaroo exhibit!
Guided Safari Tour
$180 (+Admission) Per person | Ages 10 and up
Do you want the whole Safari experience? Spend 90 minutes behind the scenes and explore the Safari with the professional Safari Guides! Have fun with up-close specialized animal encounters. Interact with most of the Safari animal species.
For all experiences and feedings that bring you into the animal’s exhibit, closed shoes are required. (No open-toed shoes, sandals, flip-flops, or crocs.)