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At just 1.5m long, it is one of the smallest crocs. Mostly aquatic, they may bask on logs or even climb onto low tree branches!

At just 1.5m long, it is one of the smallest crocs. Mostly aquatic, they may bask on logs or even climb onto low tree branches!

Primarily carnivorous, these ambush predators stay motionless in the water and reveal the worm-like appendage on their tongues to lure unsuspecting prey.

Primarily carnivorous, these ambush predators stay motionless in the water and reveal the worm-like appendage on their tongues to lure unsuspecting prey.

Its hinged plastron (shell underside) allows it to close its shell completely, protecting their head, limbs, and soft body parts when threatened.

A primarily carnivorous ambush predator, it spends 95% of its life buried and motionless, with only its eyes and mouth protruding from the sand.

These dark-coloured descendants of the tiger salamander can shift their hue a few shades lighter or darker as needed for camouflage.

While this turtle’s head is so big that it can’t be withdrawn inside its shell, it does have a large bony “roof” on its head for protection.

To stay hidden while basking, this snake buries itself with just its head exposed. Its dark colour helps it absorb heat quickly, warming its brain and senses.

Their eggs are laid on canyon walls or under rocks, which are then flooded by water to complete their development in temporary pools.

We work with other zoos through Managed Species Programmes to boost genetic diversity and sustain their population under human care.

Deemed functionally extinct in the 2000s. We work with conservation partners to reestablish wild populations in its native home - Myanmar.

Named for its large, heavy scales. Feeding primarily on invertebrates, it crushes them with strong back teeth, spitting out broken shells before consuming the softer parts.

This insect, a master of disguise, is a species of stick insect native to Singapore. Resembling a leaf, it blends into its surroundings, making it difficult to spot.

Their namesake blue lacey crests, resembling elaborate crowns, are actually modified feathers, making them truly majestic.

These tiny geckos lack eyelids. Instead, they lick a clear membrane over their eyes to keep them clean!

While it uses its tail primarily as a counterbalance when leaping from branch to branch, it can also use it like a whip for defence.

Eclectus parrots are among the best talking birds, easily mimicking human speech and a wide range of sounds like bells, whistles, and even laughter.

Falabellas are the smallest breed of horses in the world.

Also known as the tomistoma, this fish-eating crocodilian can grow to an impressive 5 metres long.

Reaching up to half a metre in length and 12kg in weight, this gentle giant is one of the world’s largest freshwater turtles.

One of few venomous lizards, it chews venom into its prey using grooved teeth and powerful jaws.

Their namesake mane isn't just for looks. The long fur around their face and ears enhances their hearing and helps with communication within their group.

This nocturnal viper uses heat-sensing facial pits to detect and strike warm-blooded prey in the dark.

This shy turtle croaks softly when retracting inside its shell, and can grow up to 40.5cm long.

Its star-patterned shell helps with camouflage, and males often battle rivals by flipping them over.

The undisputed queen of stick insects, adult females can reach a whopping 65 grams, making them the heaviest in the world! Males, on the other hand, are slender and lightweight, topping out at around 6 grams.

Despite its fearsome reputation amongst humans, the world’s longest venomous snake has a diet consisting mainly of other snakes.

This ground-dwelling Aussie gecko lives in sand plains and woodlands, rarely climbing trees.

When threatened, they inflate their throat and let out a loud, unexpected honk that sounds like a cross between a duck and a car horn.

Despite their small size, meerkats are surprisingly brave. When facing danger, they'll stand tall and hiss together, creating a formidable front to deter predators.

Unlike its common city cousins, the Nicobar pigeon boasts feathers that shimmer with metallic green, copper, and bronze hues. This iridescence makes them resemble living jewels fluttering through the forest.

As the name suggests, they boast a beautiful "pied" pattern, with a mostly white or pale cream body contrasted by striking bluish-black flight and tail feathers.

Males use their plough-shaped shell tip to ram and flip rivals during courtship battles.

Their scientific genus name, Callosciurus, actually means "beautiful squirrel," living up to their stunning orange and black coats. They're considered one of the world's most colorful squirrels!

Pygmy goats are the smallest breed of goats in the world. Fully grown, they measure 40cm from floor to shoulder, and weigh around 30kg.

Its shell has fine yellow starbursts and sensitive nerves—it can feel when you touch it!

This tree-dwelling snake uses agility and camouflage to hunt and hide in Asian forests.

Unlike some landlocked pigs, red river hogs are excellent swimmers and love spending time near water. They even utilize their strong legs and hooves to gallop through mud with ease.

Named for their horned snouts, these stocky iguanas raise back spines to look more fearsome.

When the scorching desert sun beats down, River toads aren't ones to sweat it out. Instead, they burrow into the cool sand, crafting cozy underground hideaways where they'll spend most of the scorching summer.

Their sidewinding gait makes them the fastest-moving of all rattlesnakes. Shuffling their bodies into soft sand, with their heads barely exposed, they twitch their tail to attract prey.

Spotted whistling ducks have a variety of whistling and piping calls, used for communication, greeting each other, and even defending their territory.

Sulcata tortoises are one of the world’s largest tortoises and can grow up to 100kg!

These bug-hunting geckos thrive in cities and even have a light-sensing “third eye” on top of their head.

Their binocular vision enables them to move their eyes independently, focusing on two different objects at once!

Named for their croc-like tails, these rare lizards give birth to live young—unusual for reptiles!

These slender, tree-dwellers are venomous, using their venom to subdue prey. However, they are not considered dangerous to humans.

While they aren’t born with rattles, every shedding leaves a little piece on their tail – adding a new ‘button’ and making their rattle bigger.

With rainbow-sheen scales and more teeth than any other python, it’s a dazzling ambush hunter.

Living high in the canopy, females are bigger and brighter than their brownish-orange mates.

True to their name, their feathers are adorned with fine black and white bars, resembling zebra stripes.