A baby kangaroo at the Brevard Zoo is recovering after sustaining a broken leg earlier this month. Zoo staff confirmed the injury occurred during a routine enclosure check on March 12. The animal, which has not been named publicly, is being treated by the zoo’s veterinary team and is expected to make a full recovery. "We’re monitoring its progress closely," said zoo spokeswoman Sarah Thompson. "The prognosis is positive." The kangaroo is housed in a climate-controlled enclosure at the zoo’s Australian Outback exhibit, where it receives round-the-clock care. The injury was discovered when keepers noticed the animal limping during feeding. X-rays confirmed a fractured tibia, and the animal has been fitted with a custom leg brace. The zoo has not disclosed how the injury occurred, but officials said the enclosure was secure and no other animals were harmed. The baby kangaroo is one of three joeys born in 2023 at the zoo, part of a breeding program aimed at preserving the species. Visitors to the zoo have been briefed about the animal’s condition, though the enclosure remains closed to the public during treatment. The Brevard Zoo, located at 1900 N US Highway 1 in Titusville, treats over 2,000 animals annually, according to its website. The kangaroo’s recovery is expected to take several weeks. Thompson added that the zoo will share updates as the animal progresses. "Our team is doing everything possible to ensure its well-being," she said. The zoo’s veterinary department has handled similar cases before, including a 2021 incident involving a red kangaroo with a dislocated hip. That animal made a full recovery and was later returned to its exhibit.