Pros and Cons of Owning a Wallaby or Wallaroo

One of the major draws of keeping either a wallaby or a wallaroo as a pet is their exotic nature. At the same time, however, that can be considered a drawback.

Pros of Wallaby and Wallaroo as Pets 

• If properly socialized, can be very friendly
• Can be trained to follow simple commands
• Commercial diets are available for easy feeding
• Are often very affectionate with humans, form strong bonds
• Unique pets, always entertaining to have around
• Joeys can be hand-raised on formula
• Very gentle by nature, especially if properly socialized around humans

Cons of Wallabies and Wallaroos as Pets 

• Depending on species, can grow fairly large
• Can become mischievous, may do some damage if not properly supervised
• Require a significant amount of space– a fenced pen or pasture is necessary
• Can be very expensive to purchase and keep compared to other pets
• Some species are nocturnal, may not be very active during the day