Tree Kangaroo Awareness Day went virtual last year! We celebrated these rare, majestic animals with Tree Kangaroo Tuesdays throughout May 2020 on Facebook and Instagram. Check out all of our content below to learn about these animals and how you can help them in the wild.
Stay tuned for more information on how we will be celebrating Tree Kangaroo Awareness Day in 2021.
Overview
The Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo is home to the Matschie’s tree kangaroo, an endangered species native to a small area of Papua New Guinea.
While we can't celebrate Tree Kangaroo Awareness Day at the zoo this year, we still want to introduce you to these rare, majestic creatures. Visit our Facebook and Instagram pages every Tuesday throughout May as we share videos so you can learn about these animals and how to help them in the wild.
Date
Every Tuesday in May
Where
Tree Kangaroo Tuesday posts
Take a journey into the cloud forests of Papua New Guinea and explore the world of the Matschie’s tree kangaroo. Learn how Dr. Lisa Dabek, founder of the Tree Kangaroo Conservation Program, and researchers are learning about the life of tree kangaroos and how supporting local coffee farmers can help save an endangered species.
Last month, we asked you to submit questions about our Matschie’s tree kangaroo, PJ. Tune in as our Assistant Curator, Chelsea, reveals all about our long time tree kangaroo resident. Can’t get enough of this little guy? Follow PJ on Instagram @PJthetreeroo for updates and your daily dose of cuteness.
How to make a tree kangaroo mask
Download Tree Kangaroo Mask Template here (PDF)
This Tree Kangaroo Tuesday, join Jade, our Conservation Education Curator, and learn how to make your very own tree kangaroo mask!
Print out and color this "Eat like a tree kangaroo" coloring sheet, and work with your kids to put together a meal that would be perfect for a tree kangaroo!
Tree Kangaroo Species Survival Plan and Conservation Program
It’s our last Tree Kangaroo Tuesday. Thank you for joining us all month long as we explored the lives of these amazing animals. Check out this video to find out how organizations accredited by The Association of Zoos and Aquariums are making a difference for tree kangaroos in human care and in the wild!