Denver Zoo Welcomes New Kangaroo Residents

Rutabaga and Rhubarb, young female red kangaroos, have arrived from the Nashville Zoo.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 2:09pm

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A blurred, impressionistic photograph in warm, earthy tones depicting the silhouettes of two kangaroos hopping through a verdant, dreamlike landscape, conveying a sense of wonder and connection with nature.The arrival of two young female red kangaroos at the Denver Zoo brings new energy and diversity to the zoo's marsupial collection.Denver Today

The Denver Zoo has welcomed two new kangaroo residents, Rutabaga and Rhubarb, young female red kangaroos who have arrived from the Nashville Zoo. The zoo plans to introduce the new kangaroos to the rest of their kangaroo and wallaby 'mob' in the coming days.

Why it matters

The addition of Rutabaga and Rhubarb to the Denver Zoo's kangaroo exhibit helps expand the diversity of the zoo's marsupial collection and provides an opportunity for visitors to learn about and connect with these unique Australian animals.

The details

Rutabaga and Rhubarb, both young female red kangaroos, have been transferred from the Nashville Zoo to the Denver Zoo. The Denver Zoo plans to introduce the new kangaroos to the rest of their kangaroo and wallaby 'mob', including an elder red kangaroo named Madea, in the coming days.

  • Rutabaga and Rhubarb arrived at the Denver Zoo in April 2026.

The players

Denver Zoo

A zoo located in Denver, Colorado that is home to a variety of animal species, including kangaroos and wallabies.

Rutabaga and Rhubarb

Two young female red kangaroos that have been transferred from the Nashville Zoo to the Denver Zoo.

Madea

An elder red kangaroo who is part of the Denver Zoo's kangaroo and wallaby 'mob'.

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What’s next

In the coming days, the Denver Zoo plans to introduce Rutabaga and Rhubarb to the rest of the kangaroo and wallaby 'mob' in their exhibit.

The takeaway

The arrival of Rutabaga and Rhubarb at the Denver Zoo helps expand the diversity of the zoo's marsupial collection and provides an opportunity for visitors to learn about and connect with these unique Australian animals.