Happy World Tree Kangaroo Day! These incredible marsupials aren’t your typical kangaroo. You’ll find these agile climbers high among the trees snacking on a variety of foliage. There are 14 unique species, but at the Zoo we have Matchie's tree kangaroos (Gru, Nokopo, and Poppy) that you’ll see in our Australian habitat. The Kansas City Zoo participates in the Tree Kangaroo Species Survival Plan, which focuses on breeding to ensure the survival of this endangered species. Last year, Poppy became

It’s World Tree Kangaroo Day and today we’re celebrating this unique Endangered species alongside our friends at @TreeKangaroSAFE. Meet Mani and Ori, Healesville Sanctuary’s friendly mother-daughter duo. These two Goodfellow’s Tree Kangaroos are happily participating in their own healthcare, both voluntarily weighing themselves – in return for a snack, of course! Scale training provides valuable information for keepers to proactively identify any underlying health or diet issues with animals big

Today is World Tree Kangaroo Day! There are a few ways you can celebrate and help raise awareness: 1. The Columbus Zoo is participating in the International Tree Kangaroo Crunch-a-thon! Check out this audio to hear them crunching, munching, and chewing loudly. 2. At the Columbus Zoo today? Swing by the Tree Kangaroo habitat in the Zoo’s Nocturnal Building at 12:30pm to meet a keeper! 3. Follow AZA SAFE: Tree Kangaroo of Papua New Guinea on Facebook for year-round education and fun. When it comes