Bennett's Wallaby

Macropus rufogriseus

NATURAL HABITAT
The Bennett’s Wallaby is found in coastal woodlands and Eucalyptus forests that have both shrub cover and open areas.

DIET
IN THE WILD – Grass, leaves, roots and a variety of other vegetation
IN THE ZOO – Specially formulated biscuits

FASCINATING FACTS

• Wallabies are smaller than kangaroos
• Wallabies can hop four-feet to six-feet high
• Identify each other by smell
• Swallow their food without chewing it thoroughly, similar to cattle and reindeer