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Zoo Animals

From marvelous mammals to amazing amphibians, the Detroit Zoo is home to more than 2,000 animals of more than 200 species. Meet your new favorite animal today!

AnimalsHabitats

Habitat

Class

Status

Availability

African Lion

African Lion

Habitat:

African Grasslands

Class:

Mammals

Conservation Status:

Vulnerable
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Alligator Newt

Alligator Newt

Habitat:

National Amphibian Conservation Center

Class:

Amphibians

Conservation Status:

Vulnerable
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Emperor Spotted Newt

Emperor Spotted Newt

Habitat:

National Amphibian Conservation Center

Class:

Amphibians

Conservation Status:

Vulnerable
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Giant Anteater

Giant Anteater

Habitat:

American Grassland

Class:

Mammals

Conservation Status:

Vulnerable
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Giraffe

Giraffe

Habitat:

African Grasslands

Class:

Mammals

Conservation Status:

Vulnerable
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Japanese Giant Salamander

Japanese Giant Salamander

Habitat:

National Amphibian Conservation Center

Class:

Amphibians

Conservation Status:

Vulnerable
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Macaroni Penguin

Macaroni Penguin

Habitat:

Polk Penguin Conservation Center

Class:

Birds

Conservation Status:

Vulnerable
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Polar Bear

Polar Bear

Habitat:

Arctic Ring of Life

Class:

Mammals

Conservation Status:

Vulnerable
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Rockhopper Penguin

Rockhopper Penguin

Habitat:

Polk Penguin Conservation Center

Class:

Birds

Conservation Status:

Vulnerable
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