Meet Our Animals
The 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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American Alligator
American alligators are important members of their ecosystem, and are regarded as keystone species. Many animals...
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Alligator Snapping Turtle
The alligator snapping turtle is the largest freshwater turtle in North America. Primitive in appearance, it can...
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Dusky Pygmy Rattlesnake
Like most pit vipers, a pygmy rattlesnake uses the sit and wait method of hunting. This snake has been observed in...
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Florida Gar
The Florida gar is a long slender predatory fish with sharp teeth and an armor of hard diamond-shaped scales....
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Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake
The eastern diamondback rattlesnake is the largest venomous snake in North America and may reach 8 feet in length....
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Roseate Spoonbill
From a distance, a spoonbill might be confused with a flamingo due to its pink color. Upon closer inspection, the...
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