Red-Necked Wallaby
Macropus rufogriseus
Red-Necked Wallaby
Macropus rufogriseus
Red-necked wallaby
When kangaroos and wallabies come to mind, we first think of the pouch with the joey on the female's belly and their hopping gait. Even slow walking is actually a kind of five-"limb" hopping, with alternating support on the two front limbs, a strong tail and hind legs. For faster and longer jumps they use their powerful hind legs and tail. The strong elastic tendons of the legs store part of the energy from a jump and convert it into energy for the next push-off (much like a bouncing ball).
Versatile limbs
The forelegs are short. Wallabies use them to grasp branches and pull them to the mouth to reach tasty leaves. They also use them to groom their coat, hold the pouch while cleaning it and in sparring. With their longer hind legs they make long jumps, helped by the forelegs and their long, strong tail.
Meet and visit
Annual Pass 365
Quality leisure time matters hugely in today’s fast-paced life. With a ZOO Ljubljana annual pass you’ll enjoy pleasant relaxation, more movement, more time with friends and family, plenty of laughter and fun, new learning and discoveries, and many happy moments during your visits. The annual pass costs less than six single visits.
Birthday Adventure
Want to celebrate a birthday a little differently — active and educational? The Birthday Adventure is just the thing. We will take you into the wonderful world of insects and show you some of our most charismatic animals in their enclosures. We will guide you through riddles and interesting stories as you get to know the animals.
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Birthday Celebration
You can celebrate a birthday at ZOO Ljubljana. During the celebration we experience smaller domesticated animals, with a focus on insects. We also visit the more charismatic larger animals in their enclosures and learn many interesting things about them. The celebrations are educational and fun, suitable for children and adults alike. We provide food, drink and an educational and entertaining programme.