Animal Archive - Page 3 of 12 - San Francisco Zoo & Gardens

Known as the second most abundant duck species in North America, they migrate long distances into South and Central America.

Bornean orangutan

Known as the heaviest tree-dwelling mammal on earth, these sentient beings spend most of the lives up in trees.

This large, semi-aquatic reptile has a long, flat tail that acts as a powerful swimming paddle.

As North America’s largest land-dwelling salamander, their stripes give them their name.

Long thought to be extinct, the species was discovered in 1971 during an expedition in Paraguay.

One of 6 flamingo species, they are actually a lighter, softer shade of pink compared to other species.

This Great ape species shares 98.5% of their DNA with humans, and are highly intelligent, using tools in problem-solving.

As the second largest lizard that is native to the U.S., and as rock dwellers, are found in arid deserts in the southwest and northwestern Mexico.

Known as the “dancing lemurs” of Madagascar, these super leapers hop sideways on top feet when on the ground.