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Florida Wildlife Officials Capture Escaped Kangaroo in St. Cloud

The kangaroo was safely immobilized and transported to a licensed facility, while authorities investigate to identify its owner under state wildlife regulations.

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This photo of the captured kangaroo was released by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. The owner of the animal is being sought.
A Kangaroo was seen jumping along Old Hickory Tree Road on Monday in St. Cloud. Exotic wildlife sanctuary in St. Cloud, Amazing Animals, captured the Kangaroo on Monday from a bush off the road and is safely holding the animal at the sanctuary. (Photo courtesy of Amazing Animals CEO Brian Braitsch)
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Overview

  • A kangaroo was spotted hopping along Hickory Tree Road in St. Cloud, Florida, on May 5, 2025, and captured on video by a local resident.
  • The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) responded quickly, locating the animal hiding in a thicket and safely chemically immobilizing it.
  • The kangaroo was transported to a licensed facility where a veterinarian confirmed it was in good health.
  • An investigation is underway by the FWC to identify the kangaroo's owner, as Florida requires permits for Class II Wildlife ownership, including kangaroos.
  • This incident follows a similar event on April 29, 2025, when a kangaroo caused traffic delays on Interstate 85 in Alabama before being tranquilized and returned to a petting zoo.