Experience the wild sounds of zoo animals! From the powerful roar of a lion to the trumpet of an elephant, zoo animals showcase the incredible diversity of the animal kingdom. These magnificent creatures from around the world captivate visitors with both their appearance and their unique vocalizations. Discover their sounds and learn about their natural habitats.
Albatrosses can sleep while flying, using a technique called dynamic soaring.
Andean condors can soar on air currents for hours without flapping their wings.
Bald eagles can see fish underwater from several hundred feet in the air.
Barn owls can locate prey by sound alone in complete darkness.
Black bears can smell food from over 2 miles away.
Chimpanzees can learn human sign language and pass it on to their offspring.
Otters have the thickest fur of any animal, with up to one million hairs per square inch.
Elephants are the only mammals that can't jump.
Emperor penguins can dive up to 1,800 feet deep and hold their breath for up to 22 minutes.
Giant pandas have an extra 'thumb' that helps them grip bamboo.
A giraffe's spots are like human fingerprints; no two have exactly the same pattern.
Gorillas can catch human colds and other respiratory diseases.
Grizzly bears can remember the location of food sources for many years.
Humpback whales create the loudest sound of any living creature, audible up to 500 miles away.
A lion's roar can be heard from up to 5 miles away.
Lion cubs are born with blue eyes that change to amber or brown as they grow older.
Polar bears have black skin under their white fur to better absorb heat from the sun.
Polar bear cubs often stay with their mothers for up to 2-3 years, learning crucial survival skills.
A group of rhinoceros is called a 'crash'.
Sea lions can slow their heart rates to stay underwater for up to 40 minutes.
Tasmanian devils can eat up to 40% of their body weight in a single day.
Tigers have striped skin, not just striped fur.
Wolves can exert up to 1,500 pounds of pressure per square inch with their bite.
No two zebras have exactly the same pattern of stripes.