Wallabies

Wallabies are widespread across mainland Australia, Tasmania, and Papua New Guinea.  All wallabies are marsupials, the young are called joeys.  They have a pointed snout, large ears and a fur coat that can be colored gray, rufous (reddish brown), brown, black, or white.  They tend to be more active in the evening an early morning, especially those in dry areas.  We currently have three wallabies on the farm – June and Maia and her joey born this year who just so happens to be an albino.  You’ll see him out and about during your visit and he has affectionately been named Casper.  Both Maia and Casper are getting more and more used to people since their arrival earlier this year.  Like the kangaroos, the wallabies are cautious at loud noises or when someone walks up to them too quickly.  We would encourage you to approach them all slowly and quietly so that Maia and Casper have time to realize you are there to love and respect them and not hurt them. They can all be affectionate and sweet once you have earned their trust and are often found back by their bamboo trees or often found napping on the day beds inside their shelter throughout the day.