Meet the big bosses of the kangaroo world – the epic, red kangaroo! Get up close and personal while you pat and feed them all day long, in our Red Kangaroos habitat. These Aussie icons love getting to know all of our Australia Zoo guests and they’ve got the perfect pose for a true-blue Aussie selfie!

With males standing up to 1.4 metres (4.5 feet) tall, red kangaroos are the largest of all macropod species! They can be easily distinguished from other species by their red and orange coloration, black and white patches on their cheeks and white tail tip. They often have a white stripe that extends from the corner of the mouth to the ear. Females are typically greyish-blue in colour and stand to be a little smaller than their male counterparts.

Red kangaroos are found in semi-arid and arid areas of mainland Australia.  They are perfectly equipped for harsh conditions with minimal water as they receive all the water and minerals they need from grasses, shrubs and foliage they feed on.

A mob of red kangaroos will often be spotted resting under trees through the heat of the day and they are often active early morning and late afternoon.

Red kangaroos are threatened by the introduction of sheep, goats, rabbits and cattle as they provide competition for food. These Aussie icons are doing just fine in the wild and are listed as least concern. You little ripper!!