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Construction is ongoing along key routes to the Zoo this spring. Before you head out, check MI Drive for current conditions and consider an alternate route if needed.

Red Kangaroo

(Osphranter rufus)

The Detroit Zoo is home to a mob of red kangaroos. As the world’s largest marsupial, red kangaroo females have pouches on their abdomens that help them raise their young. Both males and females use their strong tails to help them balance while hopping and sitting.

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Quick Facts

Habitat: Australian Outback Adventure

Class: Mammals

Conservation Status: Least concern

Size: 3 to 6 feet tall

Weight: 200 pounds

Diet: Grass, shoots, herbs and leaves