Opening weekend for Erb Discovery Trails is expected to be busy May 22–25. Pre-purchased tickets and member reservations are strongly encouraged. Zoo parking may fill early. Learn More
Quick Facts
Size: 2 to 3 feet long, with a tail that can be 1 to 1.5 feet long
Weight: 10 to 30 pounds
Median life expectancy: 12 years
Diet: Fish, turtles, crabs, mollusks, birds, oysters, shellfish, crayfish, frogs, rodents and insects
