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Featured Animals – Matschie’s Tree Kangaroo

Discover “everything Matschie’s tree kangaroo” around the Zoo below; from news to adoptions, births, conservation programs, your own encounter options, animal experiences, shows, events and more.

Everything Matschie's Tree Kangaroo

Join us for World Tree Kangaroo Day!

April 24, 2024

World Tree Kangaroo Day is Tues., May 21, and we have an exciting day of activities planned in Australia Walkabout to help raise awareness for tree kangaroo conservation. Only about 2,500 Matschie’s tree kangaroos remain in the wild in their only known habitat: The Huon Peninsula of northeastern Papua New Guinea. Threatened by logging and . . .

Check in with Som

October 30, 2023

New tree ‘roo Som (pronounced like ‘roam’) is settling into her new home and building trust with her new keepers. Som is a 3-year-old female Matschie’s tree kangaroo who joined Cheyenne Mountain Zoo about a month ago. Only about 2,500 Matschie’s tree kangaroos remain in the wild in their only known habitat: The Huon Peninsula . . .

She’s ‘Som’ Kind of Wonderful: A New ‘Roo Arrives at CMZoo

September 27, 2023

RARE, ENDANGERED AND ELUSIVE TREE KANGAROO SPECIES RETURNS TO CHEYENNE MOUNTIAN ZOO – Late Tuesday night, a fuzzy little face emerged from her comfy travel crate. It’s Som (which rhymes with “roam”), a 3-year-old female Matschie’s tree kangaroo, and brand-new member of the CMZoo family! Only about 2,500 Matschie’s tree kangaroos remain in the wild . . .

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo and Denver Zoo Play “Matschie’s-Makers” with Matschie’s Tree Kangaroos, Tristan and Pearl

September 21, 2023

MALE TREE ‘ROO, TRISTAN, IS MOVING NORTH TO HELP SAVE HIS RARE, ENDANGERED AND ELUSIVE SPECIES – On Wed., Sept. 20, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo’s 8-year-old male Matschie’s tree kangaroo, Tristan, hopped onto I-25 in Colorado Springs and headed north to Denver with one of his new keepers. Tristan’s mission? To help save his endangered species . . .

CMZoo Announces Annual Member Conservation Vote Rankings

April 30, 2020

Every membership and every visit to the Zoo is conservation in action. Although Cheyenne Mountain Zoo members can’t visit right now, they’re actively participating in important efforts to help wild animals. Since 2015, including this year’s contributions, the Member Conservation Vote has provided $450,000 of membership revenue to support field conservation worldwide. Each year, a . . .

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Members Donate $20,000 to Australia Bushfire Recovery

February 4, 2020

Simply by visiting the Zoo, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo members and guests contribute to important global conservation work. “Watching the devastating bushfires in Australia from our living rooms in Colorado can leave you feeling helpless and wondering what you can do to make a difference,” said Bob Chastain, CMZoo president and CEO. “It’s important to note . . .

Australia Walkabout

G’day mate! Surround yourself in the beauty of our Budgie Buddies aviary, and experience the excitement where you can hand-feed budgies while overlooking the city. On warm weather days, walk in the yard alongside free-roaming wallabies, and discover the unique and adorable Matschie’s tree kangaroo. See other animals native to that far-away region too, like an emu.

Endangered Species at the Zoo

Are They in Danger of Extinction? Animals listed here may have a threatened or endangered conservation status with the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN).

Marsupial Encounter

Meet this Animal Up-close.

A marvelous marsupial mash-up! Enjoy experiences of a lifetime, fantastic photo-ops and feeding or enrichment opportunities with your favorite.

Enjoy this amazing experience, which may include:

Meeting one of our most charismatic creatures – the red-necked wallaby.
Learning about keeper husbandry, listen to their stories and maybe even get to observe a training session.
An opportunity to hand-feed these marsupials some of their favorite treats.
There may also be an opportunity to pet a wallaby.

Note: Closed-toed shoes required.

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