Indeed, their trademark hopping is actually only really when stressed/startled. Many of the animal sanctuaries in zoos in Australia actually have little signs

Indeed, their trademark hopping is actually only really when stressed/startled. Many of the animal sanctuaries in zoos in Australia actually have little signs telling visitors not to be disappointed if they don't see the animals actually hopping: "Laying down and sunbathing, and the slow walk with their tail is a sign of relaxation and a lack of stress on the animal."