Fun Facts about our Zoo Family

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• African Elephant (Loxodonta africana)

  One species of African elephant, the bush elephant, is the largest living terrestrial animal, while the forest elephant is the third-largest.

• American Alligator (Alligator mississipiensis)

  Large male alligators are solitary territorial animals. Smaller alligators can often be found in large numbers close to each other. The largest of the species (both males and females) defend prime territory; smaller alligators have a higher tolerance for other alligators within a similar size class.

• Begal Tiger (Panthera tigris)

  The Bengal Tiger is the largest cat species, most recognizable for their pattern of dark vertical stripes on reddish-orange fur with a lighter underside.

• Emperor Penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri)

  Although almost all penguin species are native to the Southern Hemisphere, they are not found only in cold climates, such as Antarctica. Several species are found in the temperate zone, and one species, the Galápagos penguin, lives near the equator.

• Pink Flamingo (Phoenicopteriformes)

  Flamingos usually stand on one leg while the other is tucked beneath their body. The reason for this behaviour is not fully understood. One theory is that standing on one leg allows the birds to conserve more body heat, given that they spend a significant amount of time wading in cold water.

• Sidewinder Snake (Crotalus cerastes)

  The Sidewinder snake is a venomous pit viper species belonging to the genus Crotalus (rattlesnakes) and is found in the desert regions of the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico.