Wallabies settle into new home at Lotherton Wildlife World

The group have made the move up from Yorkshire Wildlife Park.

One of the wallabies now living at the West Yorkshire zoo
Author: Matt SoanesPublished 6th Nov 2024

A West Yorkshire zoo has welcomed a troupe of new arrivals.

Six female wallabies, which look like small kangaroos, are said to be settling in well to a new enclosure at Lotherton Wildlife World, on the Aberford estate near Leeds.

The species are native to Australia and Tasmania and nurture their young, known as joeys, in pouches on their bellies.

The group have made the move up from Yorkshire Wildlife Park.

Councillor Mohammed Rafique, of Leeds City Council, said: “It is fantastic to see another great addition to Lotherton’s Wildlife World."

"I’m pleased that the wallabies are settling in well and are already making people eager to go.

"The zoo is a great day out for the whole family where you can learn about these fascinating animals.”

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