Animals and Exhibits
The zoo is home to more than 100 species of animals, many of which are rare. Major exhibits at the zoo include:
- North America - features river otters, harbor seals, bald eagles, American bison, red wolves and more. The harbor seals can be viewed through an underwater window.
- Fabric of Africa - (opened in April 1991, expanded in 1993, and renovated in 2008) features giraffes, zebras, African wild dogs, African elephants, West African Crowned Crane and red river hogs.
- Tropical America - contains humboldt penguins, king vultures, cotton-top tamarins, Chilean flamingoes, birds, anteaters, bats, etc. The anteater exhibit opened in 2007.
- Marco Polo Adventure Trek - opened in 1996; features camels, moon bears, snow leopards, Sichuan takins, Red-Crowned Crane, and red pandas.
- Australasia - includes Northern White Cheeked Gibbon, emus, tree kangaroos, gray kangaroos, babirusa, binturongs, wallabies, and Chinese Alligator.
- Farmyard - includes a variety of farm animals, including rare breeds.
- Hasbro's Our Big Backyard - An interactive play space for children and families. Promotes outdoor, free-ended play.
Other exhibits include the Feinstein Junior Scholar Wetlands Trail.
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