Tasmanian Devils Find New Home At San Diego Zoo

SAN DIEGO, CA — Two Tasmanian devils have a new home at the world-famous San Diego Zoo.

The 3-year-old brothers, named Flotsam and Jetsam, come from Aussie Ark, a conservation organization in New South Wales, Australia. The animals are settling into their new surroundings in San Diego Zoo's Australian Outback, near Sydney's Shoppe.

Tasmanian devils are carnivorous marsupials found only on the island of Tasmania. They are known for their eerie growls, powerful jaws and spirited behaviors.

The animals are most active in the early mornings and in the evenings during Nighttime Zoo hours. In the mid-afternoon, visitors can catch them napping and sunning.

San Diego Zoo has cared for the species on and off since the 1950s, contributing to conservation awareness and education for generations.

Tasmanian devils are endangered, primarily due to devil facial tumor disease, an infectious and fatal condition that has spread widely across native populations. They also face risks from challenges related to human-wildlife coexistence.