Meet Our Animals
Experience awe-inspiring species from the animal kingdom at ZooAmerica®, representing 5 diverse regions of the North American continent. Discover unique zoo animals from the hot, dry deserts of the southwest and the wild, expansive tundra forests of the north. Learn more about these regions and the amazing diversity of North American animals and vegetation native to them in the Zoo.
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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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Mexican Beaded Lizard
The horrible one! These lizards are venomous! When threatened, beaded lizards hiss and open their mouths, giving...
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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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Western Diamondback Rattlesnake
This is the largest of the western rattlesnakes. Due to its distinctive black and white tail bands, it is often...
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Chuckwalla
Rocks provide a means of defense for the chuckwalla. When threatened, this flat-bodied lizard scurries into a...
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Gila Monster
Of the 3,000 lizard species in the world, only the gila monster and the Mexican beaded lizard are venomous, and...
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