Discovery Trail
Description
Schedule
Open year-round
Accessibility
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Rough Terrain
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Wheelchair Accessible
Along the Way
Keep your eye out for tufted deer, a small species of Asian deer named for the thick tuft of black hair on top of their head, native to central China and northeastern Myanmar. And dingoes are a species of wild dog found throughout Australia.
Otterly Amazing
North American river otters live in inland wetlands, coastal areas, estuaries, and marshes. Otters are members of the weasel family - a group of carnivorous mammals which also includes badgers, ferrets, mink, and wolverines. While some members of this family are solitary, North American river otters can be quite social.
In the Exhibit
Dingo
Dingoes are highly intelligent and enjoy problem solving. They love it when we hide food inside boxes, bags, or paper that they need to take apart in order to access their treats.
Red Panda
Adult red pandas have reddish-brown and black coats that serve as camouflage in the wild. Panda cubs are born much lighter in color and have a very soft, plush coat.
Pudu
Southern pudu are from Chile and Argentina, and are the world’s smallest deer. Pudu bark when they sense danger, and when chased, they run in a zig-zag pattern to escape predators.
More Animals in Discovery Trail
TUFTED DEER
DEMOISELLE CRANE
NORTH AMERICAN PORCUPINE
EMU
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