The revamped meerkat habitat now houses a larger and more active family of the mammals, according to zoo officials.
Known as Suricata suricatta, meerkats are a small mongoose commonly found in South Africa.
After an almost three-decade absence, meerkats have returned to the San Antonio Zoo with the birth of four adorable pups. The birth of the meerkats, also known as Suricata suricatta, coincides with the reopening of a special habitat for the animals inside Kronkosky's Tiny Tot Nature Spot, zoo officials said. The previous meerkat habitat closed 27 years ago.
San Antonio Zoo is delighted to announce the arrival of four adorable meerkat babies to its newly opened meerkat habitat. These captivating creatures, known as Suricata suricatta, returned to the zoo after a 27-year absence, bringing joy and excitement to both staff and visitors.…
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