RACINE, Wis. (CBS 58) -- Hop in at the Racine Zoo to meet their newest residents, Winnie and Gigi, 6-year-old red kangaroo sisters. 

According to a news release, the kangaroos arrived at the zoo on July 11, from the Riverbanks Zoo and Garden in Columbia, South Carolina. 

The sisters completed a standard 30-day quarantine period before getting settled into Walkabout Creek and joining fellow red kangaroo, Blair, as well as western grey kangaroos, Noel, Josie, and Julia, and common wallaroos, Jiemba and Alinga

Red Kangaroos are native to Australia, primarily living in scrubland, grassland, woodland, and desert habitats. They are the largest species of kangaroos, as well as the largest species of marsupial. Although adult males can reach 175 pounds and 6 feet tall, female red kangaroos, like Winnie and Gigi, are smaller, growing to be roughly 75 pounds and 3.5 feet tall. Males wear coats of reddish-brown fur, while females are typically bluish grey in color.

They are vegetarians, primarily eating grass, but do have a varied diet that includes leaves, shrubs, and flowers. At the Racine Zoo, our kangaroos feed on the naturally growing vegetation in their habitat, as well as the hay, produce, and specialized kangaroo grain that our keepers provide.

Red kangaroos have powerful hind legs and large feet that allow them to reach speeds close to 40 miles per hour. Their long, muscular tail assists with balance while hopping and acts as a “fifth limb” while standing or moving slowly. They live in small groups called mobs and are most active in the early mornings or evenings, while during the day they will most likely be resting in the shade.

The Racine Zoo says they are thrilled to have Winnie and Gigi join the family!