Meerkat

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Photo of Meerkat

SCIENTIFIC NAME Suricata suricatta

RANGE Angola, Botswana, South Africa, and Namibia

LOCATION IN THE ZOO Just outside of Natural Encounters

COOL ANIMAL FACT Meerkat families are one of the most advanced societies in nature. Members take turns babysitting, foraging for food, mentoring youngsters and sentry duty.

Nearby

Carruth Natural Encounters