Despite the wombat's very cute physical appearance and gentle demeanor, they should not be mistaken to be kept as pets.
When you look at a wombat, you can't help but desire to have one as a pet. Especially nowadays that not only the typical dog or cat are kept as pets but other sorts of animals too. That's why people can't help but think if they can buy or have one as a pet.
The reason why it's not advisable to keep a wombat as a pet is because wombats tend to be more destructive as they're growing up.
If you keep a wombat inside a housa, wombats can easily chew, tear, scratch and destroy the furniture. They can also put deep scratchmarks on the walls with their sharp claws. And if a wombat is kept outside, it can escape and can easily dig it's way out. It can easily break down fences and cause destruction in the garden or the yard.