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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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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Eastern Indigo Snake
The eastern indigo snake is the longest snake in North America and can reach lengths of over eight feet. This...
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Barred Owl
A barred owl is the second largest owl in Pennsylvania, surpassed only by the great horned owl in size. It is...
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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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