Black and White Ruffed Lemur

Black and White Ruffed Lemur (Varecia variegata)  Habitat: Madagascar, off the coast of Africa is the native home of the black and white ruffed lemur. They are found along the east coast of the island. Three subspecies have been identified in their range. They make their home in tropical moist lowland and mountainous forests. Description:…

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Golden Lion Tamarin

Golden Lion Tamarin (Leontopithecus rosalia)  Habitat: The Golden lion tamarins are endemic to south-eastern Brazil. Golden lion tamarins inhabit forest sub-canopy, typically 5 – 20 feet of the ground. Overall, the preferred type of habitat is humid, secluded canopy, dominated by vines and having arboreal pathways. Other suitable types of habitat include cultivated land and…

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Emperor Tamarin

Emperor Tamarin (Saguinus imperator)  Habitat: The Emperor Tamarin makes its home in the lush,    richly biodiverse Amazon Rainforest south of the equator. Its range extends from the eastern Amazon Basin of Peru along the Rio Acre to the most western state of Acre in Brazil and to the far northeast corner of Bolivia. Description: Emperor…

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Yellow-footed Rock-wallaby

Yellow-footed Rock-wallaby (Petrogale xanthopus)  Habitat: Yellow-footed Rock Wallabies live in semi-arid areas in rocky outcrops and ranges. Once common in arid mountain areas, today the species is only found in seven small pockets of land in Queensland, New South Wales and South Australia. Description: An adult male can be 80cm tall and weigh up to…

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Permanent Full Time Zoo Keeper/Tour Guide

About the position: A position is available for an outgoing, responsible person who is willing to carry out all duties associated with Park and animal management including: enclosure maintenance, animal welfare, conducting tours, animal food prep and general duties. We are offering a full time position in which communication, time management, excellent PR skills and…

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Rusa Deer

Rusa Deer (Cervus timorensis)  Habitat: Rusa Deer are Native to South East Asia,  Indonesia, Lesser Sunda Islands and Timor Island. They are usually found in deciduous forests, plantations and grasslands. Description: Rough greyish brown coat and is often coarse in appearance. The ears are broad and slightly rounded. The legs are relatively short, giving this…

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Freshwater Crocodile

Freshwater Crocodile (Crocodylus johnstoni)  Habitat:  The Natural Habitat of the Freshwater “Freshie” Crocodile is in Northern Australia (Northern Territory, Queensland & Western Australia). Freshwater Crocodiles are found in various permanent freshwater areas such as lakes, billabongs and swamps, plus less saline upstream areas of river systems and creeks. Description:  This Crocodile can grow up to 3m…

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