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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River Otter
With a streamlined body, webbed feet, and a long rudderlike tail, the agile otter is built for swimming and can...
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Black Bear
Of the three bear species that inhabit North America, the American black bear is the only one found exclusively on...
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White-tailed Deer
During the past century, logging and farming caused drastic changes in the forests. This created ideal habitat for...
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Bobcat
Strictly a carnivore, the bobcat hunts for small animals during the twilight and nighttime hours. Excellent...
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Barn Owl
Identified by its heart-shaped facial disk, white underparts, and long legs, the barn owl roosts and nests on...
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Eastern Wild Turkey
Benjamin Franklin considered our native wild turkey such a noble bird that he proposed it as the symbol of our new...
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