Alligator

About 40 years ago, the then director of Paramaribo Zoo took this alligator from America. Just as hand luggage! Monster was …
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Anaconda

The anaconda is a snake from the giant snake family.

It has a green to brown color and large, round, dark spots …
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Black curassow

Legend has it that black curassows were used to smuggle gold right under the noses of the concession owners. The …
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Jaguars

In the Paramaribo Zoo we currently have female jaguars. They all come from private individuals, who thought they had a nice …
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Macaw

Macaws, also called raven in Suriname, can be found everywhere in Suriname, but near inhabited places they are quite rare, not …
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Margay

Margays are distinct arboreal dwellers and excellent climbers. When a margay climbs the trunk of a tree, it does so with …
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Piranhas

Piranhas are known for their razor-sharp teeth and aggressive feeding frenzy. There are many cases where people fall victim to a …
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The Capybara

The capybara, called kapua in Suriname, is the largest living rodent species and can grow to about 70 kilos. Specimens …
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The donkey

Most people think a donkey is stupid and stubborn, which it certainly isn’t! They are brave, calm, smart, tireless, loyal …
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