Meet Our Animals
More than 200 animals that call ZooAmerica® home are native to five regions of the North American continent – from the dry deserts of the southwestern United States and Mexico to the expansive forests and tundra of Alaska and Canada. Learn more about these regions and the amazing diversity of North American wildlife and vegetation native to them below.
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Common Vampire Bat
This nocturnal, flying mammal feeds exclusively on the blood of other animals. To eat the blood, the vampire bat...
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American Alligator
American alligators are important members of their ecosystem, and are regarded as keystone species. Many animals...
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Ocelot
Twice the size of an average house cat, the ocelot is a sleek animal with a gorgeous dappled coat. Shy and...
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Mexican Beaded Lizard
The horrible one! These lizards are venomous! When threatened, beaded lizards hiss and open their mouths, giving...
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American Marten
American martens are small and agile members of the weasel family. With their sharp and semi-retractable claws,...
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Gray Wolf
Gray wolves are social animals, living together in tightly organized packs. Packs are typically family groups, and...
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