Five Bennett's Wallabies were released from a private zoo at Roaches
Hall in the late 1930's.
The zoo was owned by Courtney Brocklehurst who tragically lost his life
in World War 2. These few bred and became as many as 50.
They have been seen by many people over the years. Have you seen them?
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Three Yak and a Nilgai antelope were also released at the same time. I have not heard stories on the Nilgai. So anything you know about it would be great to know.
Single wallaby seen again near Lud Church on 29th March 2009 by Andy Burton of Sheffield.
Below are two of the photos Andy sent in.
This is the email Andy sent me.
29 March 2009,
Just got back from a weekend based at Gradbach youth hostel.Whilst on walk up to lud church spotted a wallaby in the heather not more than 10 yards away.So there is at least still one of the creatures still alive out there!
Best Regards
Andy Burton (Sheffield)
The last sighting was 16 months earler in Nov 2007
Neil Caton sent me two photos of the wallaby. They are from an old camera phone so are not high quality
This is the e-mail I received from Neil Caton on Nov 25th 2007
Walking from Danebridge at 8am this morning, I came over the top past Hangingstone and came across a wallaby. it didn't move and allowed me to get within about 3 feet. It carried on down the path for about 100 yards.