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Meet the Porcupine Puffer Fish! Say hello to the ocean’s balloon animal! The porcupine puffer fish is known for its amazing defense trick—when scared, it

Meet the Lionfish! Watch out—here comes one of the ocean’s most eye-catching predators! With long, flowing fins and bold stripes, lionfish look like underwater royalty.

Say Hello to the Scarlet Macaw! Bright, bold, and beautiful—scarlet macaws are the rainbow-colored rockstars of the rainforest! With their striking red, yellow, and blue

Meet the Red-Footed Tortoise! Say hello to one of the coolest reptiles in the rainforest! Red-footed tortoises get their name from the bright red or

Discus fish can grow up to 5.4 inches. The color and patterns on the body are striking and varied. Background colors range from shades of

The red-eared slider is a medium-sized aquatic turtle with a patch of red on each side of its head. The carapace (upper shell) is olive

We love our Parakeets – aka budgies! Learn more about them and what makes them so fascinating. They are able to mimic human speech and

These long slender bodied snakes are widespread in tropical rainforests in SouthAmerica and Central America. Like all boas it is non-venomous and kills its prey

Also called the dumpy frog or Australian green tree frog – The Whites Tree Frogs are native to Australia and New Guinea.They can change colors

These large heavy bodied snakes are widespread in tropical rainforests in South andCentral America. Like all boas it is non-venomous and kills its prey by

Savannah monitors are members of the Varanus genus in the Varanidae family. Thereare several extinct genera in the family, but the Varanus genus is the only one thatcontains living species.  The

This animal, also known as the spiny tailed lizard, lives in desert areas of Africa and Asiawith rocky or sandy areas that can support burrows.

Found in coastal tropical regions around the world and require access tothe ocean to breed. Females carry fertilized eggs attached to her abdomen. When hermit

Also known as the Argentine tegu or the huge tegu, the Black and White Tegu is the largest of the Tegu lizards. It is an

Amazon Tree Boas have good eyesight, which enables them to hunt during the day, and large infrared receptors, which enables them to sense heat and

Green Tree Pythons are found in New Guinea, eastern Indonesia, and the northeast Cape York Peninsula of Australia. They prefer tropical rainforests with thick vegetation

Caiman lizards are found in Ecuador, Colombia, Brazil, Peru, and the Guianas. They live in swampy habitats or other flooded woodlands – where they spend

Corn snakes are found in the eastern United States from southern New Jersey to Florida, into Louisiana and parts of Kentucky. They are most abundant

The Blue Tegu is native to Argentina.  They flick their long tongues to smell their surroundings and search for food.  Tegus come in a variety

Stuarts Milk snake (Lampropeltis triangulum stuarti)These colorful tricolored snakes makes its home in the dry tropical forests along thePacific Ocean in Costa Rica, Honduras and

Pac-Man Frog (Ceratophrys sp)Also known as the South American Horned Frog. Get their name from the round shapeand large mouth like Pac-man. There are eight

Jackson’s Chameleon (Trioceros jacksonii)Also known as Jackson’s horned chameleon, three horned chameleon or Kikuyu threehorned chameleon.Native to east Africa, but has been introduced in Hawaii,

Peacock Day Gecko (Phelsuma quadriocellata) – Also known as the four spotted gecko, this is a brightly colored species. The name refers to the large

Blue-tongued skinks are found in both Australia and New Guinea. In Australia, blue-tongued skinks are very common and are often seen in people’s yards – where they eat

Red Tail Boas are found in a variety of habitats across Central and South America. Their range extends from northern Mexico through Central America to

Green iguanas are native to Central and South America, but their range has expanded due to pet releases. They are now found in parts of

Blue Death Feigning Beetles (Asbolus verrucosus) are fascinating insects native to the deserts of the Southwestern United States and Mexico. Known for their striking blue

We love Rainbow Fish! Not only are they beautiful, but they are so fascinating! Did you know… Rainbow Fish reach a maximum length of 3.5

A family of sharks commonly known as longtail carpet sharks and sometimes as bamboo sharks are found in shallow waters of the tropical Indo-Pacific. They

The Bat Ray is an eagle ray found in muddy or sandy sloughs, estuaries and bays, kelp beds and rocky-bottomed shoreline in the eastern Pacific

California Round Stingrays are a species of stingray found along the Pacific coastof North America. They are known for their rounded body shape and their

Cownose Rays are a species of eagle ray found in the Western Atlantic – from NewEngland to Brazil. They are named for their unique, elongated

Pacu are often mistaken for piranhas due to their similar appearance, but theyare generally larger and have different teeth. Pacu are omnivores and feed on

Seahorses belong to the family Syngnathidae – which also includes Pipefish andSeadragons. Seahorses are found in shallow, tropical and temperate waters around the world,and they

Archerfish are able to accurately shoot water droplets up to 2 meters in distancewith great accuracy and force – knocking insects off leaves and into

Arapaima are one of the largest freshwater fish in the world, with some individuals reaching lengths of up to 3 meters (10 feet) and weights

The Madagascar Giant Day Gecko is a brightly colored, tree dwelling lizard is very active during the day. They are native to Madagascar but have

Emperor Scorpions live in the rainforests of West Africa. They can be found throughout: Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Congo, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Togo, Liberia,

Parakeets are one of the most popular species of pet bird due to their small size,colorful plumage, and friendly personalities. They are able to mimic

Bearded dragons are named for the spiny projections on their throats that theycan puff up and darken to create the appearance of a beard. This

Caiman Lizards are a large species of lizard native to South America and related to the Tegu. They are semi-aquatic and spend a lot of

Ball pythons are named for their tendency to curl up into a ball when threatenedor stressed, with their head and tail tucked into the center

The Burmese python is one of the largest species of snakes. It is native to a large area of Southeast Asia and is listed as

Let’s delve into the intriguing realm of Tarantulas with out captivating facts and insights. Here we go… Tarantulas occur worldwide.  Tarantulas are the biggest spiders

Ready to learn all about Axolotls? Let’s go! Shrouded in mystery, and defying typical biological laws like metamorphosis, the axolotl (pronounced AX-oh-lot-ul), a type of

Ready to learn about Poison Dart Frogs? Let’s jump in! Poison frogs – also called poison arrow frogs, poison dart frogs and dendrobatids – are

The Sulcata Tortoise – also known as the African spurred tortoise – is the largest mainland tortoise. It easily reaches 30 inches in length and

Are you ready to learn about some very social and amazing sharks? At Blue Zoo, our missions is not just to show you really cool

Have you heard of the Hissing Cockroach? Cockroaches are an ancient group of insects dating back to the Carboniferous era some 250 million years ago. They