Kangaroo Express

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver pulled up to Kangaroo Express and asked the attendant, ‘Do you ever wonder why there’s always a kangaroo statue outside?’ The attendant shrugged, thinking it was just part of the decor. The driver grinned and whispered, 'Because every time someone fills their tank here, they get a free hop to the front of the line!' Everyone laughed, and from that day on, Kangaroo Express became known for its secret policy—hidden behind a fiberglass smile.

2. A local jogger stopped one day to fill up at Kangaroo Express. As he pumped gas, he noticed an unusual sign on the pump: 'Fill Up Your Tank or Your Mileage.' Curious, he asked the attendant if it meant what he thought it did. The attendant grinned and replied, ‘No, sir, it just means our prices are so good, you’ll get better mileage!’ The jogger laughed and filled his tank, never realizing that Kangaroo Express had become his favorite place for both gas and jokes.

3. A little boy walked into Kangaroo Express one afternoon, eyes wide with wonder as he watched the cashier press buttons on the register. Suddenly, the machine emitted a loud beep—and out popped a small plastic toy kangaroo. The kid’s face lit up like Christmas morning. The cashier smiled and said, ‘Welcome back, little mate!’ From then on, every time someone bought petrol, there was a tiny chance of getting a free plastic kangaroo. It became Kangaroo Express’ secret way of spreading joy—until a delivery driver accidentally drove off with half the store’s stock of toys.

4. A small dog dashed into Kangaroo Express one evening, tail wagging furiously. The cashier looked down in surprise—only to see that the canine had its nose buried deep inside an open bag of chips. The cashier laughed and gently pulled out the chip bag, but the little guy wasn’t done yet—he started licking the wrapper with determination. A delivery driver who’d been waiting chimed in, ‘Looks like he found his favorite snack!’ And soon everyone was smiling, even the usually gruff owner joined in on the laughter. The dog finally trotted off, satisfied and waving its tiny paw goodbye, leaving behind a pile of empty chip bags and a heartwarming memory for Kangaroo Express’ staff.