EARLY CLOSURE

The zoo will close early at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, July 10, 2026 for our annual fundraising event.

A group of five ring-tailed lemurs with black and white striped tails sit closely together on a log, all facing forward with alert yellow eyes and green foliage in the background.

TROPICAL RAIN FOREST

Journey from the forest floor to the canopy

ABOUT THE ExHIBIT

Explore the habitats of the Tropical Rain Forest including Jaguar Cove. Tropical rain forests ring the middle of the planet and host an enormous diversity of plant and animal life. Our Tropical Rain Forest zone mimics the forests of both South America and Africa with outdoor exhibits including lemurs, gorillas, colobus monkeys, and jaguars and an indoor Tropical Rain Forest dome including South American birds, snakes, poison dart frogs, and many other fascinating animals.

A jaguar with distinctive black rosette spots on its golden fur stands alert on grassy ground, gazing intensely at the camera, with a blurred background of greenery and tree trunks.

Jaguar

A close-up of a ring-tailed lemur with striking yellow eyes and black-and-white facial markings, looking directly at the camera with its front legs extended, set against a blurred outdoor background.

Ring Tailed Lemur

A red ruffed lemur with thick reddish-brown fur and a black face sits curled up on a tree branch, looking wide-eyed and alert amid green foliage.

Red Ruffed Lemur

A golden lion tamarin with bright orange fur sits on a branch against a blurred blue and green background. Its expressive face is turned slightly to the side.

Golden Lion Tamarin

Close-up of an adult gorilla facing slightly to the left, with a serious expression and dark fur; dry tall grasses are visible in the background.

Gorilla

A close-up of a bright green and black poison dart frog sitting on a reddish-brown leaf.

Poison Dart Frog

Close-up of a white-faced saki monkey with fluffy, light-colored fur around its face and dark fur on its nose and body, looking slightly upward with expressive brown eyes.

Saki Monkey

A toucan with a large orange and yellow beak perches on a branch, facing left. Its black body contrasts with its white throat and colorful beak. The background is blurred with muted tones.

Toucan

A yellow-green snake with dark spots, likely an anaconda, rests partially in water and against a rock, with nearby plants blurred in the background.

Yellow Anaconda

Close-up of a large, hairy spider with brown and tan markings, resting on a rough, earthy surface. The image highlights the spiders legs and textured body in dramatic lighting.

Tarantula

A close-up of a black-and-white colobus monkey with expressive brown eyes, a black face, and a white beard, set against a blurred natural background.

Colobus Monkey