Curious Wallaby Joey Leaves Mother’s Pouch

A seven-month-old Parma wallaby joey at the San Diego Zoo is now out of its mother’s pouch and is checking out its habitat for the first time. Animal care staff watched the youngster hop around the enclosure this morning, often moving away from mother and traveling around on its own. The baby -- born in March -- spent more than half a year in the pouch before leaving it just a few days ago. Connect with us: