Welcome to the Big Zoo!
We live in an amazing world with around 8.7 million species of animals on our planet Earth.
Our mission is to create a fun and educational website where both kids and adults can learn all about the incredible animal kingdom and how to care for it in our ever changing world.
Highlighted Species
An in-depth look at several various species of animals from all across the globe. Learn about their habitat, food, and lifestyle.
Animal Alphabet
We’ve compiled a comprehensive list of (almost) every known animal that starts with each letter of the alphabet.
America’s Best Zoos
Read our review of the top rated zoos. See the coolest and rarest animals on the planet for a life changing experience!
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Orcinus orcaAlso Called: Orca
Description
The killer whale is actually not a whale. It is the largest member of the dolphin …
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Equus grevyiAlso called: Imperial Zebra
Description
Grevy’s zebra is one of only six surviving species in the Equidae family and is …
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Myrmecophaga tridactyla
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The Giant Anteater has a long snout and a large, bushy tail. Its coat is brown with a …
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Papio hamadryas
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Hamadryas baboons have a fluffy coat. Females and young baboons are brown, while adult males have a silver …
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Zalophus californianus
Description
California sea lions vary greatly in size depending on the gender of the animal. Females weigh only 200 …
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Phascolarctos cinereus adustus
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Koalas spend most of their lives in trees. Their large paws have strong claws that they use …
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Pan troglodytesAlso Called: Chimp
Description
The chimpanzee is grouped with the apes, such as the gorilla. However, it looks a lot …
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Stegosaurus stenops
Description
The Stegosaurus was an herbivorous (plant-eating) dinosaur that lived during the Late Jurassic period. It was a quadruped, meaning it …
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Ornithorhynchus anatinusAlso Called: Duck-mole
Description
The platypus has a flat, streamlined body. They have a muzzle shaped like the bill of …
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Osteolaemus tetraspisAlso known as: African Dwarf Crocodile
Description
The African Dwarf Crocodile is among the smallest of crocodiles. Because of their …
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Cacatua galeritaAlso Called: White Cockatoo
Description
The Greater Sulfur Crested Cockatoo is probably the best known of all Cockatoos. It is …
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Hippopotamus amphibius
Description
The name hippopotamus means “river horse”. The hippopotamus is an extremely large creature with a round body, short …
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Gazella dama
Description
The dama gazelle is the largest gazelle. The head, hindquarters, and the underbelly of this gazelle are white. …
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Gazella thomsoni
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Thomson’s gazelle, or “tommies”, have a light coat on top with a distinctive dark stripe on its side. …
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Alligator Mississippiensis
Description
The American alligator is the largest reptile in North America, reaching over 16 feet from head to tail. …
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