Courtesy of the Woodland Park Zoo
Tree kangaroo Huen debuts at the Woodland Park Zoo.

Tree kangaroo returns to zoo

For the first time in three years, Woodland Park Zoo is home to the Matschie's tree kangaroo, an endangered species from Papua New Guinea and known for its bear-like head, bushy tail and marsupial's pouch.

An 8-year-old male named Huen arrived from Singapore Zoo in March and can now be found living in the Day Exhibit.

As one of the newest conservation ambassadors at the zoo, Huen represents the international work of the Tree Kangaroo Conservation Program, founded and based at the Woodland Park Zoo.

The arrival of Huen marks the latest step in Woodland Park Zoo's efforts to conserve this endangered species.

Huen will be joined by a mate in the near future.

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