| MEET THE ZOO'S
NEWEST ARRIVALS |
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Coatimundi
A coati (Also known as the Hog-nosed raccoon) is a member of the raccoon
family, native to habitats ranging from the Amazonian rainforests to the
cold Andean mountain slopes.
Names: Frank Jr., Mike and Phoebe
Sex: Two male, one female
Age: Three-years-old
Zoo Location: Cat House |
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Bobcat
The bobcat ranges from southern Canada to northern
Mexico, including most of the continental United States.
Names: Beemer and Taylor
Sex: Female (Beemer) and male (Taylor)
Age: Three-years-old (Beemer) and
10-year-old (Taylor)
Zoo Location: Cat House Outdoor Enclosure |
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Tayra
A Tayra is a member of the weasel family, native to the tropical forests
of Central America, South America and on the island of Trinidad.
Names: Jamal and Aisha
Sex: Male (Jamal) and female (Aisha)
Age: Three-year-old (Jamal) and two-year-old
(Aisha)
Zoo Location: Cat House |
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Canadian
Lynx
The Canadian lynx is a North American mammal of the cat family. It ranges
across Canada and into Alaska as well as some parts of the northern United
States.
Name: Yukon
Sex: Male
Age: Ten-years-old
Zoo Location: Cat House |
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Giant
Fruit Bats
The Giant fruit bat is native to Pakistan, India, Nepal, Sikkim, Bhutan,
Burma, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and the Maldive Islands.
Names: No House Names (There are four)
Sex: Unknown
Age: Less than one-year-old
Zoo Location: Nocturnal House |
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Potto
The potto is a member of the primate family. Pottos can be found in the canopy
of rain forests in tropical Africa, from Guinea to Kenya and Uganda into
the north of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Name: No House Name
Sex: Unknown
Age: One-month
Zoo Location: Nocturnal House |
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Golden-Headed
Lion Tamarins
The Golden-headed lion tamarin is a small, squirrel-sized monkey. It is can
be found in the tropical rainforests of South America.
Names: No House Names (Twins)
Sex: Unknown
Age: Less than one-year
Zoo Location: Giant Anteater Exhibit |
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Red
Pandas
The Red panda is a mostly herbivorous mammal that is endemic to the Himalayas
in Bhutan, southern China, India, Laos, Nepal and Burma.
Names: Liwu and Lum
Sex: Female (Liwu) and male (Lum)
Age: Seven-years-old (Liwu) and Three-years-old
(Lum)
Zoo Location: Red Pandas Exhibit |
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Mexican
Gray Wolves
The Mexican gray wolf is the rarest, most genetically distinct subspecies
of the Gray Wolf in North America.
Names: Sedona and Maya (siblings)
Sex: Male (Sedona) and Female (Maya)
Age: Five-years-old
Zoo Location: Wolf Woods Exhibit |
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Pygmy
Marmoset
The Pygmy marmoset is a monkey native to the rainforest canopies of western
Brazil, southeastern Columbia, eastern Ecuador and eastern Peru.
Names: Bob and Missy
Sex: Male (Bob) and Female (Missy)
Age: Six-years-old (Bob) and 12-year-old
(Missy)
Zoo Location: Insectarium |
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Togo
Starburst Tarantula
The Togo starburst tarantula is a fast moving arboreal spider native to the
west coast of Africa, near Ghana, Togo and Cameroon.
Name: No House Name
Sex: Female
Age: Unknown
Zoo Location: Insectarium |
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African
Penguin
The African penguin is found on the south-western coast of Africa, living
in colonies on 24 islands between Namibia and Algoa Bay.
Name: Chili
Sex: Male
Age: Unknown
Zoo Location: Little Penguins Exhibit – Children’s
Zoo |
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Knight
Anoles
The Knight anole is a species of lizard native to Cuba, but has been introduced
into Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties of Florida.
Names: No House Names
Sex: Two Males, Two Female
Age: Unknown
Zoo Location: Manatee Springs |
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Marine
Toads
Also known as the Cane toad, the marine toad is a large toad native to Central
and South America.
Names: No House Names
Sex: Two Males and Three Female
Zoo Location: Manatee Springs |
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Mudpuppy
Also known as the Waterdogs, is an amphibian dating back from the time of
the dinosaurs. Mudpuppies can be found in North America, preferably in
shallow lakes and streams that have slow moving water and rocks to hide
under.
Names: No House Names
Sex: Unknown
Age: Three-years-old
Zoo Location: Manatee Springs |
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Madagascar
Giant Day Geckos
Madagascar giant day geckos are a reptile that can be found in areas of tropical
and subtropical forests in northern Madagascar.
Names: No House Name (Siblings)
Sex: Unknown
Age: Less than six-months
Zoo Location: Reptile House |
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Jones'
Girdle-Tailed Lizards
Also known as the Jones’ Armadillo Lizard, the Girdle-tailed lizard
s a ground dwelling lizard that can be found in the deserts of the southern
tip of Africa.
Names: No House Names (Siblings)
Sex: Unknown
Age: One-year-old
Zoo Location: Reptile House |
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Kea
A Kea is an unusual species of parrot found in forested and alpine regions
of the South Island of New Zealand.
Names: Stella and Jacques
Sex: Female (Stella) and Male (Jacques)
Age: Two-years-old (Stella) and one-year-old
(Jacques)
Location: Wings of the World Bird
House |
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Red-Crowned
Crane
The red-crowned crane, Grus japonensis, symbolizes
good luck and long life in Asian culture, yet it is the second
rarest crane in the world.
Location: New island habitat near Swan Lake |