The Smaller Macropods
ABORIGINAL AUSTRALIAN NAME
Payathanima (pie-yah-THAN-eemah) in the Palawa language of Tasmania
- The Zoo has four wallabies, two females and two males. The females came from Trevor Zoo at Millbrook School, NY, and were born in October 2019, and the males came from Idaho Falls Zoo at Tautphaus Park were born in early 2020.
- They are found along the eastern coast of Australia and on the island of Tasmania, mostly in eucalyptus forests and open areas with nearby tree shelter
- These marsupials are about 2.2 to 3 feet tall and weigh 24 to 59 pounds
- They eat mostly grasses and herbs
- Though they are known for hopping, wallabies, kangaroos, and wallaroos can also crawl and swim!
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Species Survival Plans
The Santa Barbara Zoo is one of the 220+ accredited zoos and aquariums that participate in Species Survival Plans (SSP), a cooperatively managed program of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). More than 200 different species are managed through SSPs, aimed at maintaining genetic diversity within AZA populations, sustaining these populations, and guarding against extinction.
Wildlife Experiences
Meet the Animals
Have you always wanted to get just a little bit closer to the animals at the Santa Barbara Zoo? Well, you can! Take a look at our animal encounters, and choose the best option for you and/or your family.