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If a new animal is born, if we lose an old favourite or if we're trying to pair animals up for breeding, you'll read about it here.
Oscar
Oscar was born in October 2000 at Wilkawillina Gorge, Flinders Ranges National Park.
He came to us as an unfurred joey, and was cross-fostered into the pouch of resident Yellow-footed Rock Wallaby, ‘Wobbles’.
Oscar was brought into the collection to improve the genetics of the captive population and has certainly performed his duty, having sired over 215 wallabies at Adelaide Zoo since reaching sexual maturity at ~18months. There are also numerous ‘grand-joeys’ and ‘great-grand joeys’ resident throughout institutions across Australia.
Oscar was euthanased on July 14 following ongoing health issues, and will be missed by many (but not all….rock wallaby Jemima!..or red kanagraoo Cher, both of whom he enjoyed harrassing!).”
Lindell and Jen
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