Our Ferret Friends
Did you know that a group of ferrets is called a business? Check out the members of our small business below or scroll down to see our other exciting animal friends:
Please note that our mammals are temperature sensitive and will not be available for outdoor events when the temperature is expected to exceed 80 degrees Fahrenheit.
Please note that our mammals are temperature sensitive and will not be available for outdoor events when the temperature is expected to exceed 80 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Jack
Color Pattern: Dark Sable
Age: 3 years old History: Jack is quickly learning how to be a professional cuddler. He loves stealing cell phones and sneakers. He currently knows how to "spin", "roll over", and stand up on cue. Favorite Activity: Wrestling with his best friend, Peach the orange tabby cat, and curling up next to his favorite human on the couch. |
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Riley
Color Pattern: Albino
Age: One year old History: Riley was born on December 24th, 2016. While her albinism does not affect her eyesight, she is deaf. She has shown herself to be a natural snuggle bug and enjoys being scratched around her neck and shoulders. She is a fun and goofy little girl! Favorite Activity: Lying on her back and rolling off furniture. She enjoys being picked up and carried by her human friends. |
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Pabu & AbuColor pattern: Pabu is the lighter of the pair, Abu is the darker one with a white markings on his chest/neck.
Age: Six months old History: These brothers are our newest ferret additions and have been quick learners! Abu loves doing tricks and playing in the bathtub. Pabu has abundant energy and enjoys begging for attention from his favorite people and chasing toy balls. Favorite Activity: Chasing the cat, chasing the humans, wrestling with each other, and stealing every one else's toys! Status: In Training Pabu & Abu may visit your event, usually paired with a more experienced ferret friend. Depending how they are doing that day will determine the extent of available interactions. |
Our Other Fuzzy Friends
Check back soon for updates about our furry friends that are currently in training: Jessica & Wednesday
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JessicaSpecies: MiniLop
Age: Less than one year History: Jessica is new to the zoo! Check back to learn more. Favorite Activity: Cuddling and eating Limited Availability & Temperature Sensitive Status: In Quarantine |
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WednesdaySpecies: Unknown
Age: Less than a year History: Wednesday is new to the zoo! Check back to learn more. Favorite Activity: Jumping out of the play pen and exploring Limited Availability & Temperature Sensitive Status: In Quarantine |
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SokkaSpecies: Chinchilla
Age: 2 years old History: Sokka is a very active guy! He loves running around and exploring new places. He will stand on your hand for his favorite treat, raisins. He is currently available for local shows that have a small guest list. Indoor events only. Local events only. |
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BumiSpecies: Chinchilla
Age: 1 year old History: Bumi loves hanging out with his favorite humans and short play dates with Sokka. He is a brave little chinchilla who loves meeting new people and exploring new places. Indoor events only. Local events only. |
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XenaSpecies: African Pygmy Hedgehog
Age: Less than one year History: Xena is friendly and calm. As she's still young, she can be easily startled. She needs to be socialized before she's comfortable doing shows. In training: Xena may make an appearance at your event, but interactions with her may be limited depending on the environment. |
Our Feathered Flock
Parrots add color and variety to any show. Our friendly flock tends to be a crowd-pleaser.
Macaw ParrotName: Jubilee
Coloration: Harlequin Age: Less than one year old Species native to: South America Diet: Fruits, Veggies, Nuts, and Pellets Fun fact: Our newest addition to the zoo, Jubilee is still in training. We hope she will start making appearances this summer! Status: In Training |
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Eclectus ParrotName: Mystique
Coloration: Solomon's Island Age: 3 years old Species native to: Australia Diet: Fruits and Veggies Fun fact: We call her "Missy". Eclectus parrots are excellent mimics. Missy has learned to make a convincing phone ring, several phone beeps, and a cat meow. Missy is trained to fly on cue. Indoor events only. |
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African Grey ParrotName: Louie
Coloration: Red-tail or Congo African Grey Age: 1 year old Species native to: Africa Diet: Seeds, nuts, fruits, and veggies Fun fact: The African Grey is well known for its intelligence and its ability to mimic human speech. Many African Grey parrots do not start learning words until after eleven months of age. |
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Green Cheek ConuresName: Kurt & Domino
Coloration: Pineapple and Turquoise Age: 4 years old Species Native to: South America Diet: Seeds, nuts, pellets, fruits, and veggies Fun fact: While they both know how to say "thank you", Kurt tends to be the more talkative bird. Domino prefers showing off her tricks and dance skills. Indoor events only. |
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Our Lizard Friends
Our cold-blooded friends won't give you the cold shoulder. These lizards are just a few examples of the types of adaptations that animals have developed to suite their environments.
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Argentine TeguName: Sierra
Coloration: Black and white Age: 2 years old Species Native to: South America Diet: Raw eggs, poultry, fish, and insects Fun fact: Tegus use their long forked tongue to gather scent molecules into their Jacobson's organ in the roof of their mouth. |
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Black Spiny Tail IguanaName: Fluffy
Coloration: Standard Age: Unknown Species Native to: Central America Diet: Flowers, fruits, stems, leaves, small insects, eggs Fun fact: This species holds the Guinness Book of World Record's title as the fastest lizard at 21.5mph. Status: In observation |
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Bearded DragonName: Lizard of Oz
Coloration: Yellow Age: 5 years old Species Native to: Australia Diet: Crickets, mealworms, leafy green veggies, fruits Fun fact: Bearded dragons are able to change their color in order to better regulate their temperature or to communicate their mood. |
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Blue Tongue SkinkName: Blink
Coloration: Standard Age: Estimated 3 years old Species Native to: Australia Diet: Insects, small animals, fruits, vegetation Fun fact: One of largest species of skinks, these animals are famous for using their blue tongues to scare away predators. Special Guest: Limited Availability |
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Chinese Water DragonName: Jasmine
Coloration: Standard Age: 4 years old Species Native to: Asia Diet: Crickets, mealworms, minnows Fun fact: Chinese water dragons are often referred to as the "poor man's iguana" due to their smaller size and similar appearance. Unlike their vegetarian cousins, Chinese water dragons are mostly carnivorous. Some have been known to accept fruit as part of their diet. |
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Veiled ChameleonName: Ali
Coloration: Standard Age: 4 years old Species Native to: Saudi Arabia, Yemen Diet: Crickets, mealworms, leafy green veggies Fun fact: While chameleons use their coloration to blend into their native home, they are unable to change their color to match any environment. This is a common misconception. |
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Leopard GeckoName: Cici
Coloration: High Yellow Age: 5 years old Species Native to: Asia, Pakistan, India Diet: Crickets and mealworms Fun fact: Leopard geckos actually have eyelids so they can blink, unlike other types of geckos that must lick their eyes to keep them moist. |
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Panther ChameleonName: Genie
Coloration: Ambanja Age: 6 months old Species Native to: Madagascar Diet: Crickets, horned worms Fun fact: Panther chameleon's coloring depends on their lineage and locale. These are some of the most colorful lizards in the world! Status: In observation, estimated debut March 2018 |
Our Turtle Friends
Children love turtles! We currently have a couple land-dwelling tortoises ready to teach children about these slow moving friends.
Red-footed Tortoise
Name: Big Ben & Beatrix
Coloration: Standard Age: Three years old & Ten years old Species native to: South America Diet: Mostly fruits and vegetables Fun fact: Red-footed tortoises prefer a more moist and humid climate than their yellow-footed cousins who can be found in drier parts of South America. |
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Our Snake Friends
Their lack of feet doesn't stop our snake friends from getting around. With a range of sizes and colors, there is something for everyone!
Colombian Red-Tail BoaName: Leeloo (top) & Milo (bottom)
Coloration: Albino and Jungle Age: 3 years old Species Native to: Central and South America Diet: Mice, Rats, other small rodents Fun fact: Female Red-tail boas like Leeloo can reach a maximum length of 8-11 feet, while males like Milo may only get up to 6-8 feet. |
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Ball Python
Name: Devon
Coloration: Standard Age: 8+ years old Species Native to: Africa Diet: Medium rats Fun fact: Ball pythons got their name for their tendency to curl up into a ball when frightened. |
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Rainbow BoaName: Maria
Coloration: Standard Age: 4 years old Species Native to: Central and South America Diet: Small rats Fun fact: Rainbow boas are slender boas that can reach a length of 5-7 feet. They are named for their iridescent sheen that is most visible in the sunlight. |
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Sonoran Desert Boa
Name: Bagheera
Coloration: Leopard Age: 2 years old Species Native to: Mexico Diet: Small mice Fun fact: Leopard boas are a specific morph/coloration that was discovered by people who breed snakes. This type of snake does not naturally exist in the wild. |
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Milk SnakeName: Natasha
Coloration: Pueblan Milk Snake Age: 5 years old Species Native to: North America Diet: Small mice Fun fact: Milk snakes got their name from farmers who frequently found them in barns. They theorized that they drank the cow's milk, when in reality they were likely hunting the mice that lived in the barn. |
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King SnakeName: Penelope
Coloration: Reverse Striped Age: 1 year old Species Native to: North America Diet: Small mice Fun fact: King snakes are named for their tendency to eat other snakes, including venomous snakes such as rattlesnakes. |
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Corn SnakeName: Jack
Coloration: Orange Age: 3 years old Species Native to: North America Diet: Small mice Fun fact: Corn snakes are relatively common in North America, although you are unlikely to find one with Jack's coloring in your backyard. If you should find a snake in its native habitat, it's important to leave it alone! |
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Kenyan Sand BoaName: Pongo, Tango, & Tucker
Coloration: Varied Age: 2 year old Species Native to: Europe, Asia, Africa Diet: Small rodents and insects Fun fact: Sand boas use their shovel-like nose to dig in the sand. |
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Our Amphibious Friends
While our snakes might not be slimey, we can't say the same about our amphibian friends!
Please note that our amphibians are temperature sensitive and may not be available for outdoor events.
Please note that our amphibians are temperature sensitive and may not be available for outdoor events.
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Tiger SalamanderName: Parker & Rajah
Coloration: Marbled and Barred Age: 4 years old and 3 years old Species Native to: North America Diet: Crickets & worms Fun fact: Tiger Salamanders are the largest species of salamander that live on land. |
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South American Horned Frog Name: Herbie
Coloration: Standard Age: 3 years old Species Native to: South America Diet: Insects Fun fact: These frogs are also referred to as "Pacman frogs" due to their large mouth to body ratio. |
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African Bullfrog Name: Zelda
Coloration: Standard Age: Less than one year Species Native to: Southern Africa Diet: Insects Fun fact: These large frogs can live as long as 35 years in captivity! |
Our Invertebrates
Keeping their skeletons on the outside have worked for this group for over 665 million years. Talking about the diversity of life on our planet would not be complete without a few representatives from this adaptive group.
Mexican Red Knee TarantulaName: Yorrick
Age: 2 years old Native to: Pacific Coast of Mexico Diet: Smaller insects Fun fact: Molting is the process by which tarantulas shed their exoskeletons. A molting tarantula may lay upside down, appearing dead, until it has finish molting. They leave their old molts behind. |
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Millipedes
Species: Sonoran Desert
Age: 3 years old Native to: Southwest United States Diet: Rotting wood, leaves, fruits, veggies Fun fact: Millipedes are herbivores unlike their carnivorous relatives, centipedes. Millipedes have two pairs of legs per segment while centipedes only have one pair of legs per segment. |
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Species: Giant African Black
Age: 1 year old Native to: Subtropical West Africa Diet: Rotting wood, leaves, fruits, veggies Fun fact: Of about 10,000 species of millipedes, Giant African Black millipedes are the largest. They can reach length of up to 12 inches and have 40 to 400 legs. |
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