Birds
Amazon Parrot
Their coloring keeps them camouflaged. As sunlight filters through the canopy, various shades of color emerge. More >> Budgerigar
The domesticated budgerigar is considered one of the best parrot species to imitate human speech. More >> Carribbean Flamingo
Natural pigments called carotenoids which are found in the flamingo’s food is what gives them their pink coloration.
More >> East African Crown Crane
Known for their exuberant dancing displays. They mature in two years and build grassy nests close to the water. More >> Lady Ross's Turaco
Turacos are semi-zygodactyl, meaning they can rotate one of their toes to either have two or three facing forward. More >> Lory and Lorikeet
The tips of their tongues resemble paintbrushes, giving them the ability to quickly lap up nectar.
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Macaw
Macaws form strong pair bonds and mate for life. Wild macaws congregate at clay cliffs to lick and eat the clay.
More >> Northern Pied Hornbill
The casque, a narrow ridge that sits on top of this bird’s bill, resembles a horn, thus giving this species its name (hornbill).
More >> Sarus Crane
The Sarus Crane is tallest flying bird, growing as tall as 6 feet. Loss of wetlands and hunting are threats to the species. More >> Southern Ground Hornbill
The largest of the 58 species of hornbills. They occupy home ranges of up to 40 square miles and live up to 60 years. More >> Sulphur-Crested Cockatoo
Average life span is between 50-75 years. Clutch consists of 2-3 eggs that are incubated for approximately 30 days. More >> Yellow-Billed Stork
Often stands with its beak open under water and will snap it shut when food is detected. More >> Reptiles
African Spurred Tortoise
This is the 3rd largest species of tortoise in the world. They can weigh up to 240 lbs (109 kg) and live 70 years or more. More >> American Alligator
Able to move 11 m.p.h. (18 k.p.h.) on land and up to 25 m.p.h. (40 k.p.h.) in water. Biting force is 3000 pounds per square inch. More >> Ball Python
Pythons kill their prey by constriction. Since their teeth are not adapted for chewing, they must swallow their prey whole. More >> Blue-Tongue Skink
When threatened the Blue-Tongue Skink they will puff up their bodies and hiss while sticking out their startling bright blue tongue. More >> Burmese Python
Females may deposit and incubate up to 100 eggs. The female coils her body around the eggs and rests her head on top. More >> Green Iguana
A parietal eye is located on the top of the head and may function as a “light meter”, to assist in regulating their body temperatures. More >> Louisiana Pine Snake
Urban development, road construction, and mining all contribute to loss and of habitat for this non-venomous species. More >> Prehensile-Tailed Skink
They have a prehensile (grasping) tail which helps these arboreal creatures to hold on to branches in their habitat. More >> Red-Footed Tortoise
Named for the red spots on their front legs, males distinguish other males from females by watching their head movements. More >> Rhinoceros Iguana
Because these animals live in such harsh environments, they make extensive use of underground burrows as retreats. More >> Turtle
Stretching out their legs in the sunshine helps to warm their body temperature, enabling movement and food digestion. More >> Mammals
African Crested Porcupine
The crested porcupine is the largest and heaviest African rodent measuring up to 32 in. long and weighing up to 47 lb. More >> Common Squirrel Monkey
Squirrel monkeys have a wide range of calls ranging from chirps and peeps to threatening barks and screams. More >> Dall's Sheep
The domesticated variety are similar in appearance to their wild counterparts, but the females usually do not have horns. More >> Miniature Sicilian Donkey
Can be used to protect sheep from wild dogs and are often used in rehabilitation work with mentally challenged or disabled children. More >> Oberhasli Goat
Bred for their coloration, markings, and milk. Their milk is sweet and is most similar to cow's milk compared to other goats. More >> Pygmy Goat
Pygmy goats are affectionate, cute and playful. Adults range from 16-23 inches high and weigh between 40-70 lbs. More >> Siamang
The siamang is the largest of the gibbons, their enlarged throat sacs are used to amplify their loud vocalizations. More >> Spider Monkey
With the thumb on their hands absent and a prehensile tail, they can swing more easily from limb to limb. More >>