RainForest Zoo

01/29/2022

09/23/2015

Almost extinct in the wild. Loss of habitat coupled with a parasite have driven the wild populations to the brink of extinction. Captive numbers of birds are estimated in the 10's of thousands as these beautiful birds are kept as pets around the world.

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The black & white ruffed lemur is an example of just such a creature. Home to more than a dozen species of lemurs, Madagascar boosts the privilege of being the only place on earth where lemurs can be found. The black & white lemur is the largest living species of true lemur. Attaining a length of over four feet from head to tip of tail, these giants of the lemurs are also one of the loudest. Male and female lemurs look the same and attain roughly the same size and weight; this is unusual in the primate world. Their voice can be used as an alarm call to warn each other of danger from predators or can be used to mark territory.

09/23/2015

The Serval is a versatile hunter with a wide natural range in Africa. Our newest arrival is a young female Serval named Nairobi. Born in October of 2004 she is rapidly growing into a formidable hunter. Young Servals spend as many as 26 weeks with their mothers prior to venturing off to establish their own hunting range. A fast animal, the Serval, is known for hunting birds by leaping vertically as high as 6 feet in the air. They do not however posses the land speed of their cousins the Cheetah.

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The tree dwelling kinkajou is an intriguing mammal. Resembling a cross between a young bear and a monkey the kinkajou is rarely ever seen on the ground.

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Featuring over 600 live animals, representing over 130 species, the RainForest Zoo is home to unique and beautiful creatures from the Rain Forests of the world.

09/23/2015

Golden Headed Lion Tamarins are some of the smallest, and rarest monkeys on earth. These amazing little primates live in the Atlantic forests of eastern Brazil, South America.