Bennett's wallaby News

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A wallaby joey pokes its head out of its mother's pouch
May 27, 2026

Meet the Cute, Rare, and Remarkable Babies Born at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo This Spring ›

Dive into their stories and find out which ones you might see on your next visit.

Photo of a young wallaby joey inside its mother's pouch. The head and one forelimb of the joey are visible.
April 24, 2024

Jumping for Joy: Meet the Zoo’s New Baby Wallaby ›

Experienced mom Victoria and first-time dad Winton welcomed a new joey, who is now starting to explore.

Photo of a Bennett's Wallaby standing in a grassy field.
June 07, 2023

New at the Zoo: Meet Winton the Bennett's Wallaby ›

Our newest member of the wallaby mob at the Small Mammal House has been named! Meet Winton in this keeper Q&A.

Jan. 27 | Giant panda cub Xiao Qi Ji had his first taste of bamboo this week!
June 14, 2021

The Science Behind Animal Snacks ›

How do you create a menu that is pleasing to the palates of giant pandas, flamingos and fishing cats?

Small Mammal House Keeper stands next to the Zoo's four wallabies in their yard.
February 05, 2021

How to Care for Wallabies ›

Hop into caring for and discovering new things about Bennett's wallabies with animal keeper Esther Wray!

A wallaby joey sticks its head and feet out of its mother's pouch
May 01, 2020

New at the Zoo: Wallaby Joey ›

Things are hop-penning at Small Mammal House! On Jan. 24, a wallaby joey popped its head out of mom Victoria’s pouch. Get the scoop on the young joey from animal keeper Esther Wray.

Red panda Asa with St. Patrick's Day enrichment.
April 03, 2020

Bringing the Zoo to You: March 2020 Edition ›

From flamingo courtships to weekly weigh-ins for the African lions, the Smithsonian’s National Zoo is buzzing with beastly activity behind the scenes!

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September 23, 2019

Bennett’s Wallaby Euthanized at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo ›

Sydney, a 3-year-old Bennett’s wallaby, died Sept. 20 at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo.

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March 20, 2019

Wallaby Joey Born at Smithsonian’s National Zoo ›

A wallaby popped its head out of its mother’s pouch last week at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo.

Bennett's wallaby
July 06, 2018

New at the Zoo: Bennett's Wallabies ›

Meet Victoria and Adelaide — the new Bennett’s wallabies at the Zoo! Get the scoop on the Small Mammal House’s marsupials from curator Steve Sarro and animal keepers Ashton Ball and Esther Wray.