Keeper reveals how Chesney the kangaroo pulled off petting zoo escape

30 Mar 2026 • 8:09 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • A 16-month-old kangaroo named Chesney escaped Sunshine Farm, a petting zoo in Necedah, Wisconsin, after jumping an eight-foot fence.
  • The marsupial went missing for three days after being spooked by stray dogs, prompting a widespread community search.
  • Search efforts included trekking across the town and utilising heat-seeking drones to narrow down Chesney's location.
  • Chesney was eventually found nestled under a tree in a wooded area and was safely returned to the farm by a searcher who calmly approached him.
  • To prevent future escapes, the farm plans to install a new mesh top over the kangaroo enclosure.

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