Rare Albino Wallaby Joey Named Quartz Arrives at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Disney's Animal Kingdom has welcomed a new addition to Conservation Station. A rare albino wallaby joey named Quartz has joined the animal habitat at Jumping Junction, giving guests a chance to spot the unique marsupial.

Quartz was introduced to the public by Disney, with the animal care team noting that she was born with albinism. This genetic condition results in little to no melanin, which is the pigment responsible for giving animals their color. Because albinism is a recessive condition, Quartz had to inherit the trait from both of her parents. Her rare appearance features a snow-white coat, pink nose, and pink or reddish eyes, making her distinctly different from the other wallabies and kangaroos in her mob.

Photos shared by Disney show Quartz peeking out from her mother's pouch and moving around the habitat's sand and ferns. While Disney did not share Quartz's exact age, wallabies typically spend the majority of their early life inside their mother's pouch before permanently leaving around eight to nine months of age, though they can stay with their mothers for up to two years. Albinism can potentially cause abnormal eye development and a lower survival rate, but Disney's animal care team is closely monitoring and supporting Quartz to ensure her unique needs are met and that she remains happy and healthy.

Visitors looking to see Quartz can find her at Jumping Junction, a walk-through Australian animal habitat located at Conservation Station. The area opened in May 2026, replacing the former Affection Section petting zoo alongside the debut of Bluey's Wild World. The exhibit is home to kangaroos and wallabies representing animals native to Australia.

To reach Jumping Junction, guests can take the Wildlife Express Train from near Harambe Market in the Africa section of the park. Visitors can access the animal exhibits separately without needing to join the Bluey's Wild World queue. Guests visiting the habitat are invited to keep an eye out for Quartz on their next trip through Disney's Animal Kingdom.