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Eastern corn snake

Exhibit: Reptile Discovery Center

Eastern indigo snake

Exhibit: Reptile Discovery Center

Eastern newt

Exhibit: Amazonia

Eastern red-backed salamander

Exhibit: Reptile Discovery Center

Eastern screech-owl

Exhibit: American Trail

Emperor newt

Exhibit: Reptile Discovery Center

False water cobra

Exhibit: Reptile Discovery Center

Fennec fox

Exhibit: Small Mammal House

Animal News

Visitors hang out on the grassy lawn near the Bird House.
July 10, 2025

The Hidden Architecture Behind a Wildlife-Friendly Garden at the Zoo

California Sea Lion
May 30, 2025

Wonder What a Sea Lion Sounds Like? We Asked a Zookeeper

Closeup of alpaca Coffee Cup's snout
May 28, 2025

Zoo Welcomes Alpacas ‘Rainstorm’ and ‘Coffee Cup’