Why it matters: The new arrivals provide hands-on learning opportunities for more than 100 animal studies students at the college's upgraded facilities.
The details: Senior technician Andrew Waddingham said mother Jessie and her baby are doing well, though the joey could be up to six months old as wallabies remain in the pouch for nearly half a year.
"We first noticed a head pop out of Jessie's pouch about three weeks ago. Although with wallabies, it could be up to six months old as they crawl up into the pouch for nearly half a year," he said.
"Hopefully within a couple of weeks it will hop out of the pouch."
The college has also welcomed two baby skunks called Winston and Ralph, born nine weeks ago and at the college for a fortnight. Animal centre manager Helen Pearson named the pair - one of which is albino - after her childhood gerbils.
The bigger picture: The new arrivals join an expanding collection following a half million pound revamp of facilities unveiled earlier this year in front of television presenter Jimmy Doherty, TikTok influencer Kyle Thomas and guests.
Recent additions include meerkats, with capybaras hoped to join the college soon.
What they're saying: "We currently support over a hundred students who get to work with lots of different animals in some amazing new facilities - so it's a very exciting time for our department," Waddingham said.
The bottom line: Suffolk Rural College's investment in new facilities continues to pay dividends with natural breeding success and enhanced learning opportunities for students.
