More Than 30 Camels—and Plenty of Surprises

Camels and camelids

Dromedary camels (Camelus dromedarius) have one hump and are adapted to hot, arid regions. Domestic Bactrian camels (Camelus bactrianus) have two humps and trace their history to colder parts of Central Asia.

Alpacas (Vicugna pacos) and llamas (Lama glama) are South American camelids. Seeing the species near one another helps guests compare body size, ears, coats, feet, and the many adaptations shared across the camelid family.

Small and unusual mammals

Ambien is a two-toed sloth in the genus Choloepus. Thorn is an African crested porcupine (Hystrix cristata). Each has a different daily rhythm, diet, habitat, and way of responding to guests.

Canids, equines and reptiles

New Guinea singing dogs are known for distinctive vocalizations. The animal family may also include a zedonk—a zebra-donkey hybrid—miniature equines, and Tank, a sulcata or African spurred tortoise (Centrochelys sulcata).

What guests may see

A keeper chooses the day's route and interactions. An animal may be resting, off view, receiving care, or simply uninterested in participating. A guided visit is an opportunity to observe what the animals are actually doing, not a promise of a fixed performance.