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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Mountain Lion
Also known as a cougar, puma, panther, catamount, painter or mountain lion, this cat is recognized by its large...
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Pronghorn
Built for speed, the pronghorn is the fastest land animal in North America and is second only to the cheetah...
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Black-tailed Prairie Dog
Although named for their barking alarm call, black-tailed prairie dogs are actually burrowing ground squirrels....
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American Elk
Elk are among the most vocal members of the deer family. Cows bark alarm signals, calves bleat and squeal, and...
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Great Horned Owl
Using powerful feet and long sharp talons, a great horned owl preys upon a wide variety of animals. This hunter...
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