The
Guyana Zoo houses approximately 30 species (or kinds) of mammals,
40 species of birds, 15 species of reptiles and 20 species of
fish. Some exciting representatives of these groups include
the following species:
Mammals:
jaguars, pumas, tapirs, giant otter, white faced saki monkeys,
capuchin monkeys, a tayra, a family of two-toed sloths, and
manatees.
Birds: eagles and hawks (raptors), parrots, toucans and
owls.
Reptiles: rattlesnakes, spectacled caiman, anacondas, matamata
turtle, and emerald tree boa.
Some
endangered species (animals with low population numbers in the
wild) can also be found at the zoo. For example, we have four
harpy eagles, three jaguars, a giant otter and West Indian manatees.
