Ambassador Animals 2019

Reptiles
African Pancake Tortoise

Malacochersus tornieri
General Information
Size 7 in.2,3 Distribution East Africa: Kenya and Tanzania1,2
Weight ~1 lbs.3 Habitat Found on hillsides with rocky outcrops
(known as kopjes) in arid thorn scrub and
savannah2
Lifespan Wild: May live up to 25 yrs Wild Diet Grasses and vegetation2
Captivity: May live up to 35 yrs3
Reproduction Females lay one egg several times Zoo Diet Mixed greens and fruits4
throughout the season. Hatch after 4-6
months.2 ,3
Social Live in isolated colonies in kopjes.2,3 Conservation Vulnerable.1 Major threats include over
Status collection for the pet trade and habitat
destruction.2
IZ Specific Information
Photo by Kristen Latzke

Napoleon
Male
December 10, 1997
Further Information:
 While most shell bones of other tortoises are solid, this species has many openings to give it
flexibility and agility, making it one of the fastest tortoises in the world2,3
 Sex of hatchlings determined by the temperature at which the egg was incubated3
 Most active in the early morning, emerging from shelters for only about hour or so at a time to
avoid predators, which include mongooses, wild dogs, and humans3
Resources
1 Tortoise & Freshwater Turtle Specialist Group. 1996. Malacochersus tornieri. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
1996: e.T12696A3373951. http://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.1996.RLTS.T12696A3373951.en. Downloaded on 11
January 2017.
2 African Pancake Tortoise. Arkive. Wildscreen. Retrieved on January 11, 2017 from http://www.arkive.org/pancake-
tortoise/malacochersus-tornieri/image-G24748.html.
3 Pancake Tortoise. San Diego Zoo. Retrieved from http://animals.sandiegozoo.org/animals/pancake-tortoise on March 15,
2018.
4 Ahl, Andrew. Personal communication on February 1, 2018.
Ball Python
Python regius
General Information
Size 3.5-6 ft2 Distribution Western to central Africa (Senegal to
Democratic Republic of Congo)1,2,9
Weight Habitat Grassland, open forests, agricultural lands1,9
Lifespan Wild: 10 years Wild Diet Rodents2
Captivity: avg. 20 years
Record: 47 years2
Reproduction Lays 1 to 11 eggs which hatch after two Zoo Diet Mice6
months. Females will coil around their eggs
until they hatch.2
Social Solitary. Conservation Least concern by IUCN Redlist. Major
Status threat: International Pet Trade and, to a
lesser extent, poaching.1
Bob
~1985
Male
Donated to the zoo in 1991 from Animal Control. Bob is about
4 lbs.
 Called ball pythons because of their tendency to ball up and hide their heads in defense2
 In the 1990s, 30,000 to 50,000 pythons were exported to America2
 Predators include humans, birds of prey, mammalian carnivores, and larger snakes like the black cobra2
 Female ball pythons tend to be larger and have longer jaws than the males2
 Referred to as Royal Pythons in Europe, because it is believed that some African rulers wore live ball
pythons as jewelry3
Resources
1 Auliya, M. & Schmitz, A. 2010. Python regius. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2010:
e.T177562A7457411. http://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-4.RLTS.T177562A7457411.en. Downloaded on 08 July
2017.
2 Graf, A. 2011. "Python regius" (On-line), Animal Diversity Web. Accessed July 09, 2017 at
http://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Python_regius/
3 Ball Python. Seaworld. https://seaworld.org/Animal-Info/Animal-Bytes/Reptiles/Royal-Python. Retrieved July 15, 2017.
4 Ahl, Andrew. Personal communication. February 1, 2018.
Bearded Dragon
Pogona vitticeps
General Information
Size 12-18 in1 Distribution Central and eastern Australia1,2
Weight Habitat Deserts, dry forests and scrublands1,2
Lifespan Wild Diet Plant matter, insects and occasional small
rodents or lizards1,2
Reproduction Several clutches of 15-30 eggs throughout Zoo Diet Vegetables, fruits, mealworms,
the breeding season1 superworms, roaches, and ‘pinkies’ (small
mice)3
Social Conservation Not listed by IUCN.
Status

Drogo
Male
June 21, 2014
 Beard used during threat and courtship displays, turning jet black and inflating2
 Common in the pet trade; sometimes bred for specific color phases including red and gold2
 Females capable of storing sperm, laying multiple clutches of eggs after one mating2
 Head bobbing indicates aggression or a show of dominance; hand waving is believed to be a sign
of species recognition and submission2
Resources
1 Burnie, D., & Wilson, D. E. (Eds.). (2005). Animal. New York: DK.
2 Periat, J. 2000. "Pogona vitticeps" (On-line), Animal Diversity Web. Accessed January 19, 2018 at
http://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Pogona_vitticeps/
Blue-Tongued Skink
Tiliqua scincoides
General Information
Size 13 in2 Distribution Northern, Eastern, and Southern
Australia1,2
Weight ~1 lbs2 Habitat Semi-desert, mixed woodlands, and
scrubland habitats2
Lifespan Avg: 9-14 yrs2 Wild Diet Plant materials and fruit, small animals and
insects2
Reproduction Viviparous: eggs develop inside the mother Zoo Diet Mixed greens, eggs, pinky mice, insects3
and then the young are born live. 10-15 per
clutch.2
Social Conservation Least Concern. Major threat includes
Status invasive cane toads.1

Anthony
Undetermined
May 20, 2009
Arrived at Indy Zoo in 2009.
 Will open their mouth to display their blue tongue, puff up their bodies, and hiss as a defensive
behavior2
 Blue coloration seems to indicate that the skink is distasteful to predators2
 If attacked by a predator, the skink can lose its tail which will later regrow2
 Some scientists believe that the body shape and coloration of the skink allow it to mimic the
venomous Death Adder with which it shares its range2
Resources
1 Shea, G. 2017. Tiliqua scincoides. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2017:
e.T109481538A109481555. http://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-
3.RLTS.T109481538A109481555.en. Downloaded on 19 January 2018.
2 Abbey, D. 2000. "Tiliqua scincoides" (On-line), Animal Diversity Web. Accessed January 11, 2017 at
http://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Tiliqua_scincoides/
Common Chuckwalla
Sauromalus ater
General Information
Size 3-8 in long Distribution Western US and Northwestern Mexico1
Weight 1-11 oz2 Habitat Rocky desert, lava flows, hillsides, outcrops,
and tropical thornforest.1
Lifespan Avg: 10+ yrs Wild Diet Herbivore; perennial and annual plants2
Record Wild: 30 yrs
Record Captivity: 65 yrs2
Reproduction 5-16 eggs, one month gestation, mother Zoo Diet Mixed greens, diced vegetables and fruit,
guards eggs until they hatch2 insects like superworms and mealworms)3
Social Typically solitary. Males are territorial and Conservation Least Concern: Stable populations with a
will fight over space and females. Females Status wide distribution. Threats include excessive
seem to be hierarchical, but not territorial collection and habitat destruction due to
with overlapping home ranges.2 damming and overgrazing.1
Frog Eyes Peg Leg Tripod

July 29, 2009 July 26, 2011 July 29, 2009
Female Female Male
Due to the removal of her ovaries, Frog Leg removed due to medical issues. Cause of limb loss is unknown.
Eyes has a hormonal imbalance which
causes her to express male
characteristics.
 Have acute eye sight but not well developed hearing2
 Males vigorously bob their heads to impress females and ward off other males2
 Predators include red-tailed hawks, American kestrels, coyotes, and Mojave rattlesnakes2
 Evade predators by camouflage and by hiding in crevices and inflating their lungs to wedge
themselves in tight spaces2
Resources
1 Sauromalus ater. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Retrieved January 4, 2016, from
http://www.iucnredlist.org/details/64054/0
2 Sauromalus ater (Northern Chuckwalla). Animal Diversity Web. Retrieved January 4, 2016, from
http://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Sauromalus_ater/
Corn Snake
Pantherophis guttatus
General Information
Size Avg 2 ½ - 4 ft2, 3 Distribution Eastern US from southern New Jersey to
Florida, west into Louisiana and parts of
Kentucky. Most abundant in southeast US1,2
Weight ~2 lbs.2 Habitat Wide range of terrestrial habitat including
grasslands, forests, suburban, and rocky
regions2, 3
Lifespan Unknown in the wild Wild Diet Young feed on lizards and tree frogs, adults
Record of 32 years in captivity2 feed on rodents, birds and bats2, 3
Reproduction Breeding season lasts from March until May. Zoo Diet Mice6
Females lay 10-15 eggs which hatch after 2
months. 2
Social Solitary animals. Use pheromones to locate Conservation Least concern by IUCN Redlist1
mates during breeding season. Males fight for Status
dominance.2
Photo by Casey Schmidt

D. Tassel
July 13, 2007
Male
Arrived at IZ from the Woodland Park Zoo in 2009. He has an
anethyristic coloration.
Further Information
 Occasionally mistaken for copperheads, but have a narrower body and head2
 Common in the pet trade and bred to different color morphs, such as Tassel’s coloration2
 One theory behind the name corn snake is that these snakes were often found in storage places for corn as
there were many rodents to feed on there3
Resources
1 Echternacht, S. & Hammerson, G.A. 2016. Pantherophis guttatus. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2016:
e.T63863A71740603. http://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T63863A71740603.en. Downloaded on 09 July
2017.
2 Hogrefe, S. 2012. "Pantherophis guttatus" (On-line), Animal Diversity Web. Accessed July 09, 2017 at
http://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Pantherophis_guttatus/.
3 Pantherophis guttatus. Florida Museum Department of Herpetology.
https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/herpetology/fl-snakes/list/pantherophis-guttatus/. Retrieved July 15, 2017.
4 Ahl, Andrew. Personal Communication. February 1, 2018.
Eastern Box Turtle
Terrapene carolina carolina
General Information
Size 4.5-6” long1 Distribution Eastern and Central US; IN: Most common in S
Indiana1, 2,5
Weight Habitat Prefer forests, but may be found in woodlands or
grasslands, marshy meadows1, 2
Lifespan can live for over 60 yrs, although older Wild Diet Fruits, berries, worms, slugs, insects, mushrooms
specimens may live past 100 yrs1, 2 and carrion1
Reproduction Lay 1 to 7 eggs that hatch 3 to 4 Zoo Diet Earthworms, mealworms, mixed greens6
months later.1
Social Can be found together or alone. Not Conservation Vulnerable. Protected in Indiana due to habitat
territorial.2 Status loss, road mortality, and collection by humans.1, 5
Photo by Sam Pepper Photo by Casey Schmidt

Q-bert Q-tee
December 9, 2014 Unknown Hate Date
Male Female
Arrived at IZ from Lincoln Park Zoo in 2016. Came to IZ from the Philadelphia Zoo in 2016. We do not
know her age, but she was acquired by Philadelphia Zoo in
1990.
 Named box turtle because of a hinge on their plastron that allows them to further close their shell when threatened 1
 Official state reptile for Tennessee and North Carolina3, 4
 Males have a concave plastron and red eyes while females have a flat plastron and brown or gold eyes.1
 It is illegal to collect Eastern Box Turtles from the wild in Indiana and they require a permit to have at all. Box turtles
tend to do better in the wild than under non-expert human care and released individuals not only have a small chance
of survival but might also introduce diseases into the population.1
 These turtles burrow underground for winter dormancy.1
 Box turtles reach maturity at 8 to 10 years old which, coupled with their low egg production and high early mortality,
contributes to their population decline.1
Resources
1 Eastern Box Turtle. Indiana DNR. http://www.in.gov/dnr/fishwild/3378.htm. Retrieved July 9, 2017.
2 Niedzielski, S. 2002. "Terrapene carolina" (On-line), Animal Diversity Web. Accessed July 09, 2017 at
http://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Terrapene_carolina/
3 State Reptile. Tennessee State Government. http://sos.tn.gov/products/state-reptile. Retrieved July 15, 2017.
4 State Reptile: Eastern Box Turtle. NCPedia. http://www.ncpedia.org/symbols/reptile. Retrieved July 15, 2017.
5 van Dijk, P.P. 2011. Terrapene carolina. (errata version published in 2016) The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2011:
e.T21641A97428179. http://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2011-1.RLTS.T21641A9303747.en. Downloaded on 15 July 2017.
6 Madigan, Dan. Personal communication. Approval July 22, 2017.
Eastern Indigo Snake
Drymarchon couperi
General Information
Size Up to 8.5 ft long; males larger than Distribution Florida and southern Georgia; mostly extirpated
females2 from Alabama and Mississippi1,m2
Weight Up to 11 lbs2 Habitat Wide variety of habitats including sandhills and
wetlands; use gopher tortoise burrows to avoid
cold1,2,3
Lifespan AZA Median: 11.4 yrs4 Wild Diet Snakes, turtles, mammals, frogs, birds, lizards2
Reproduction Breed in October to February and lay Zoo Diet
4-12 eggs in May or June, hatching 90
to 100 days laster.2,3
Social These snakes usually only come Conservation Least Concern on IUCN. Threatened on USFWS.
together for breeding as they can be Status Major threat is loss of habitat including the
cannibalistic. Males engage in combat decline of longleaf pines and gopher tortoise
over females.2,3 populations. Historical threats include collection
for the pet trade and gassing of tortoise burrows
for rattlesnake collections.1,2
Photo
July 23, 2006

Female
 Longest snake in North America2,3
 Diet include venomous snakes and possesses some immunity to rattlesnake venom2
 Longleaf pines, an endangered tree species, make up an important habitat for Indigo snakes. Longleaf pines
require fires every 3 to 5 years to reproduce and fire suppression along with timber and land development
has led to decline of this habitat and the Indigo snake.2
Resources
1 Hammerson, G.A. 2007. Drymarchon couperi. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2007:
e.T63773A12714602. http://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2007.RLTS.T63773A12714602.en. Downloaded on 01 March
2019.
2 https://www.fws.gov/panamacity/resources/EasternIndigoSnakeFactSheet.pdf
3 https://www.speakcdn.com/assets/2332/indigosnakecaremanual_2011r.pdf
4 Species Survival Statistics. Retrieved from https://www.speakcdn.com/assets/2332/survival_statistics_library_-
_expires_1_mar_2019.pdf.
Egyptian Tortoise
Testudo kleinmanni
General Information
Size Up to 5.5 in. long2 Distribution Libya. Extinct in Egypt.1,2
Weight Habitat Desert, semi-desert, with compact sands and
gravel plains.1,2
Lifespan AZA Median: 13 yrs4 Wild Diet Unknown.1,2
Reproduction Mating occurs in March. Males ram the Zoo Diet Produce, fruit and vegetable shred, tortoise
females and make loud vocalizations pellet, and enrichment food items like hibiscus
similar to a mourning dove. Females flowers and bugs3
dig nest in sandy soil and lay one to
five eggs.2
Social Not available. Conservation Critically endangered. Illegal collection for pet
Status trade is the number one threat, having led to the
extinction of the species in Egypt. Habitat loss is
also a threat.1,2
Photo by Dan Madigan

Hatshepsut
May 15, 2011
Female
Came to IZ in 2017. Hatshepsut is named after the first female
pharaoh in Egypt to attain full power.
 Although it is commonly known as the Egyptian tortoise, the species is now considered extinct in Egypt.
 The light coloration of the tortoises shell is thought to act not only as camouflage, but also to allow the
tortoise to forage longer in the day as the color reflects the heat of the sun.2
 Egyptian tortoises are one of the smallest species of tortoise and one of the least well understood of the
Mediterranean tortoises.2
 Males are smaller and more elongated than females with a longer tail.2
Resources
1 Perälä, J. 2003. Testudo kleinmanni. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2003:
e.T21652A9306908. http://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2003.RLTS.T21652A9306908.en. Downloaded on 06 February 2019.
2 https://www.arkive.org/egyptian-tortoise/testudo-kleinmanni/
Madagascar Giant Hognose Snake
Leioheterodon madagascariensis
General Information
Size 4-6 ft long2,3 Distribution Madagascar1,2
Weight Habitat Wide variety of habitats including forests,
shrubland, grassland, and human-made habitats1
Lifespan Wild Diet Small birds, rodents, reptiles, eggs1
Reproduction Females produce up to 12 eggs, which Zoo Diet
hatch after two months. Hatchlings are
~12 inches long.2
Social Conservation Least concern. This species has a relatively large
Status population and is widespread across the island.1
Photo
Mercury
May 24, 2005
Male
 Upturned rostral scales help the snake dig burrows or unearth prey2
 Unrelated to the Western Hognose, native to the US, but share similar traits, including their upturned
rostral scales and feigning death when threatened2,3
 Malagasy hognose snakes are rear-fanged, which means they are venom, but require that prey be partially
ingested before venom is inserted. Their venom is mild to humans, resulting in swelling and pain.3
Resources
1 Raxworthy, C.J. & Hawlitschek, O. 2011. Leioheterodon madagascariensis. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2011:
e.T172892A6936933. http://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2011-2.RLTS.T172892A6936933.en. Downloaded on 01 March
2019
2 http://blogs.thatpetplace.com/thatreptileblog/2014/08/08/hognose-snake-breeding-and-care-for-the-madagascar-
giant/#.XHk7I4hKgdU
3 . https://blog.wcs.org/photo/2016/06/06/mad-about-hognose-snakes-madagasar-reptile/
Mali Uromastyx
Uromastyx maliensis
General Information
Size 10-15” long1,2 Distribution North Africa1
Weight Habitat Arid desert1
Lifespan May live as long as 25 yrs3 Wild Diet Plant material, seeds, and some insects1,3
Reproduction 10 to 20 eggs, Incubate for 60 to 80 days.2,3 Zoo Diet Mixed fruits and vegetables, seeds,
mealworms, crickets4
Social Conservation Not listed on IUCN Red List. CITES:
Status Threatened by habitat degradation and
overharvesting for food, pet trade, and
medicinal purposes.3

Wendall
Male
September 3, 2004
Also known as the Sudanese Uromastyx or Mali spiny-tailed lizard3
Hatchlings stay within the female’s burrow system for several months before departing and
making their own burrows3
Resources
1 Mali Uromastyx. (n.d.). Retrieved February 09, 2017, from http://www.reptilesmagazine.com/Lizard-Species/Mali-
Uromastyx/
2 Dix, Douglas. Mali Uromastyx Breeding. Retrieved from http://www.reptilesmagazine.com/Mali-Uromastyx/em-Breeding/
on January 31, 2018.
3 CITES. Retrieved from https://cites.org/sites/default/files/eng/com/ac/22/E22-10-2-A6c.pdf on March 18, 2018.
Mexican Rosy Boa
Lichanura trivirgata trivirgata
General Information
Size Avg 3 ft2 Distribution Southern Baja California and Sonora, east
into Arizona1,2
Weight Not available Habitat Inhabits diverse habitats including desert,
arid scrub, brushland, sandy plains, and
slopes1
Lifespan Wild: Unknown Wild Diet Primarily small mammals2
Captivity: Up to their 20s
Reproduction Live bearers, producing up to 8 young.2 Zoo Diet Mice
Social Not available. Conservation Least concern. No major threats.1
Status

Teacup
April 1994
Female
 Rosy boas can come in a variety of colors depending on where they are from. Mexican rosy boas
tend to have dark brown solid stripes while other subspecies might have orange coloration or
ragged edges to their stripes.2
 Male rosy boas tend to be smaller with longer tails than the females3
 Rosy boas change when they’re active depending on the weather conditions. In hot summers, they
are primarily nocturnal while, in the winter, they tend to be more diurnal.3
Resources
1 Hammerson, G.A., Frost, D.R. & Gadsden, H. 2007. Lichanura trivirgata. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2007:
e.T63726A12711011. http://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2007.RLTS.T63726A12711011.en. Downloaded on 12
December 2018.
2 Mattison, Chris. Snake. The Essential Visual Guide to the World of Snakes. (1999). London: DK.
3 Dacres, K. 2009. "Charina trivirgata" (On-line), Animal Diversity Web. Accessed December 12, 2018 at
https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Charina_trivirgata/
4 Single, Lewis. Personal communication December 2018. Approval.
Radiated Tortoise
Astrochelys radiata
General Information
Size Up to 16 in long Distribution Southern and southwestern Madagascar
within sixty miles of coast1,2
Weight Up to 35 lbs. Habitat Dry spiny forests and along coastal dunes1,2
Lifespan Up to 100+ yrs1 Wild Diet Mostly grasses1 as well as some fruits,
succulents, and dead leaves2, 3
Reproduction 3-12 eggs with 5-8 month incubation. Young Zoo Diet Fruits and leafy greens4
hatch at the beginning of the rainy season.1
Social Conservation Critically Endangered: Habitat loss, the pet
Status trade, and hunting and collection by
Malagasy peoples 1,2
DJ
Trovan
Unnamed
Unnamed
Chris
Male
May 29, 1998
Hatched at the Indianapolis Zoo.
 Eat invasive Prickly Pear cactus1
 Locals have a taboo against touching the tortoises, but as more people move into the area, the
tortoises are caught for meat and to house with poultry to ward off disease, which is not effective1
 Males have concave plastrons, longer tails, and a notch in the plastron below the tail3
Resources
1 Leuteritz, T., & Rioux Paquette, S. (Madagascar Tortoise and Freshwater Turtle Red List Workshop) (2008). Astrochelys
radiata. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Retrieved December 20, 2015, from
http://www.iucnredlist.org/details/9014/0
2 Astrochelys radiata (Radiated Tortoise). Animal Diversity Web. Retrieved December 20, 2015, from
http://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Astrochelys_radiata/
3 Radiated Tortoise. Arkive. Wildscreen. Retrieved January 11, 2017 from http://www.arkive.org/radiated-
tortoise/astrochelys-radiata/image-G8060.html
Spotted Python
Antaresia maculosa
General Information
Size Avg. ~3 ft. Distribution Northeastern Australia and Papua New
Guinea1,2
Weight Habitat Wet coastal rainforests, cane fields, seasonally
dry woodlands, dry savanna, rocky outcrops1,2
Lifespan Wild Diet Small mammals including bats, birds, reptiles1,2
Reproduction Lays 4 to 18 eggs in the cooler months.1,2 Zoo Diet Mice3
Social Conservation Least concern. Populations on Australia are
Status stable. Populations on New Guinea may face
threats from the pet trade.1
Matlock Columbo
February 1996 January 1999
Male Male

Matilda
Female
February 1996
 One of the preferred foods of this species is bats2
 Closely related to the Children’s Python but Spotted Pythons are larger and have darker
coloration2
Resources
1 Tallowin, O., O'Shea, M., Parker, F., Sanderson, C. & Wilson, S. 2017. Antaresia maculosa. The IUCN Red List of Threatened
Species 2017: e.T13300653A13300663. http://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-3.RLTS.T13300653A13300663.en
2 Mattison, Chris. Snake. The Essential Visual Guide to the World of Snakes. (1999). London: DK.
3 Ahl, Andrew. Personal communication.
Parrots
Four large parrots live off exhibit and are used as ambassador animals.
Hyacinth Macaw
Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus
General Species Information
Size 37-39 in.1, 3, 4 Habitat Savannah grasslands, palm stands, and dry
thorn forests2, 4,5
Weight 2.6-3.7 lbs.3 Distribution Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay1, 4,5
Lifespan Potentially 30 to 50+ years5 Wild Diet Nuts from native palms such as acuri and
baciuva2, 4,5
Reproduction Clutches of 2 eggs, although only one Zoo Diet Data unavailable. Steve Martin’s team will
survives to maturity, nests in tree be responsible for the primary care of these
cavities or cliff faces2,5. Incubation animals.
lasts a month and chicks are
dependent on parents for 6 months.2
Social Mostly found in pairs, but Conservation Status Vulnerable.1 6,500 left: Pet Trade, Habitat
occasionally in flocks of 2 to 8 birds3 destruction, hunting.1, 2,5
IZ Specific Information5
Photo by Carla Knapp

Colt
May 31, 2011
Male
Resources
1 BirdLife International. 2014. Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2014. Retrieved on
October 20, 2016 from http://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2014-2.RLTS.T22685516A61733086.en.
2 Wildscreen. 2003. Hyacinth macaw. Wildscreen Arkive. Retrieved on October 20, 2016 from
http://www.arkive.org/hyacinth-macaw/anodorhynchus-hyacinthinus/.
3 Hagan, E. 2004. "Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus" (On-line), Animal Diversity Web. Accessed October 26, 2016 at
http://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Anodorhynchus_hyacinthinus/.
4 Collar, N., Boesman, P. & Sharpe, C.J. (2016). Hyacinth Macaw (Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus). Handbook of the Birds of the
World Alive. Lynx Edicions, Barcelona. Retrieved on November 23, 2016 from http://www.hbw.com/node/54613.
5 World Parrot Trust. Hyacinth Macaw. Retrieved from https://www.parrots.org/encyclopedia/hyacinth-macaws.
December 13, 2017.
6 Keen, Meagan. Personal communication on March 1, 2018. Email.
Scarlet Macaw
Ara macao
Size 33-35 in.2,3 Habitat Canopy of the rainforest2
Weight 2.2 lbs.2 Distribution Mexico, Central America, South America1,2
Lifespan May live as long as 60 yrs3 Wild Diet Fruits, nuts, nectar, and flowers2,4
Reproduction Monogamous. Breed every one to Zoo Diet Nutriberries (bird pellet), roudybush (bird pellet),
two years, clutches of 2 to 4 eggs Mazuri bird pellet, apples, pears, banana, corn, peas,
and raise chicks for a year.2,3,4 berries, sunflower seeds, and Spanish peanuts5
Cavity nesters.4
Social Can be found in pairs, parties of 3- Conservation Least Concern: Huge range and tolerance for
4, or flocks up to 30 birds4 Status fragmentation has kept these species from major
losses, but their population is still declining.1,4
Photo by Melanie Laurendine

Ruby
March 7, 1997
Female
Came from Memphis Zoo in 2012.
Resources
1 BirdLife International. 2012. Ara macao. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2012. Retrieved on October 20, 2016
from http://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2012-1.RLTS.T22685563A39036113.en.
2 Mijal, M. 2001. "Ara macao" (On-line), Animal Diversity Web. Accessed October 26, 2016 at
http://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Ara_macao/.
3 World Parrot Trust. Scarlet Macaw. (n.d.). Retrieved October 30, 2016, from
https://www.parrots.org/encyclopedia/scarlet-macaw/.
4 Collar, N., Boesman, P. & Sharpe, C.J. (2016). Scarlet Macaw (Ara macao). Handbook of the Birds of the World Alive. Lynx
Edicions, Barcelona. Retrieved on November 23, 2016 from http://www.hbw.com/node/54620.
Umbrella Cockatoo (White Cockatoo)
Cacatua alba
Size 18 in2,3 Habitat Primary and secondary forest, mangroves, plantations,
and agricultural land1,2
Weight 17.6-22.2oz2,3 Distribution Indonesia1,2
Lifespan Can live up to 40-60 yrs3 Wild Diet Primarily fruit but also eat insects, seeds, grains, and
nuts2,3
Reproduction Clutch size is 2-3 eggs. Eggs are Zoo Diet Roudybush (bird pellet), lafeber (bird feed), fruit and
incubated for 30 days, but parents veggies4
will only raise one chick. Parents
share responsibility of incubating
and feeding the young. Fledge at 3
months. 2
Social Can occur singly, in pairs, small Conservation Endangered with a decreasing population trend due to
groups, or flocks up to 15 birds. Status exploitation, illegal trade and habitat loss1
Social birds but do not form close
bonds.2
Photo by Erin Brawn

Rainy
August 17, 2000
Male
Originally a pet.
Resources
1 BirdLife International. 2016. Cacatua alba. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2016. Retrieved on December 19,
2017 from http://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T22684789A93046766.en.
2 Cacatua alba (white cockatoo). (n.d.). Animal Diversity Web. Retrieved December 19, 2017 from
http://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Cacatua_alba/.
3 White-crested Cockatoo. (n.d.). World Parrot Trust. Retrieved December 19, 2017 from
http://www.parrots.org/index.php/encyclopedia/profile/white_crested_cockatoo/.
Yellow-headed Amazon (Yellow-headed Parrot)
Amazona oratrix
Size 13.8-15in1,2,3 Habitat Thorn-forest, savanna, deciduous forest and humid
riverine woodland1,2,5
Weight ~18oz3,5 Distribution Mexico, Guatemala, and Belize1
Lifespan 50-60 yrs5 Wild Diet Fruit, nuts, seeds, blossoms, leaf buds2,3,5
Reproduction Clutch size is 2-3 eggs and Zoo Diet Nutriberries (bird pellet), lafeber (bird seed),
incubation time is 26-28 days. roudybush (bird pellet), fruit, veggies, sunflower
Chicks fledge at 8-12 weeks of seeds, cheerios, waxworms and peanuts4
age.2,5
Social Lives in flocks of up to several Conservation Endangered with a decreasing population trend. Major
hundred individuals. Lives in Status threats include habitat loss and poaching for trade.1
monogamous pairs during
breeding season.2
Photo by Rachel Goniu

Poncho
June 22, 1986
Male
Poncho came from the ‘Old Zoo.’
Resources
1 BirdLife International. (2016.) Amazona oratrix. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2016. Retrieved on December
19, 2017 from http://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T22686337A93107515.en.
2 Yellow-headed Parrot (Amazona oratrix). (n.d.). Retrieved December 19, 2017 from http://www.arkive.org/yellow-
headed-parrot/amazona-oratrix/.
3 del Hoyo, J., Collar, N. & Kirwan, G.M. (2017). Yellow-headed Amazon (Amazona oratrix). Handbook of the Birds of the
World Alive. Lynx Edicions, Barcelona. Retrieved on December 19, 2017 from http://www.hbw.com/node/467502.
5 Yellow Headed Amazon. World Parrot Trust. Retrieved on December 21, 2017 from
https://www.parrots.org/encyclopedia/yellow-headed-amazon.)
Kangal Dog
Canis lupus familiaris kangal
Size 28-32 inches tall at shoulders1 Habitat Wherever humans bring them; tolerant of extreme
temperatures1
Weight Males: 110 to 160 lbs. Distribution Breed originated in Kangal District of Sivas Province in
Females: 90 to 120 lbs.1 Central Turkey.1,2 CCF uses them in Namibia,
Botswana, Tanzania, and South Africa to guard against
cheetahs and other predators.2
Lifespan 8 to 10 yrs.3 Wild Diet N/A. Domesticated breed.
Reproduction Zoo Diet Commercial Dog Food4
Social Typically territorial and defensive Conservation Not applicable. Kangal Dogs are a breed of domestic
of livestock or humans the dog is Status dog. They are not common in the US, but are common
bonded to. 1 in their native country of Turkey.

Ayla
October 31, 2009
Female
Ayla arrived at the Indianapolis Zoo when they were 8 weeks old from a private breeder in Michigan.
Resources
1 Kangal Dog. United Kingdom Kennel Club. Retrieved on December 7, 2017 from https://www.ukcdogs.com/kangal-dog.
2 Livestock Guarding Dogs. Cheetah Conservation Fund Canada. Retrieved on December 13, 2017 from
https://cheetahconservationfund.ca/livestock-guarding-dogs/.
3 How Long Do Dogs Live? American Kennel Club. Retrieved on December 13, 2017 from
http://www.akc.org/content/health/articles/how-long-do-dogs-live/.
4 Littig, Tim. Personal communication on January 28, 2018. Email.
Linneaus’ Two-Toed Sloth
Choloepus didactylus
Size 18 to 34 in long2,3 Habitat Tropical lowland and montane forests1,2,3
Weight 9 to 18 lbs2,3 Distribution Northern South America1,2,3
Lifespan AZA Avg: 16 yrs4 Wild Diet Mostly vegetation like leaves, fruits, and twigs. Obtain
water by lapping dew.2,3
Reproduction Gestation: 10 months.1,2 Females Zoo Diet
reach maturity at 3 yrs, males at 4
to 5 yrs. Young cling to mother for
first 5 weeks.2
Social Solitary and nocturnal.1,3 Conservation Least Concern. Habitat loss and fragmentation are
Status threats. Occur in protected areas.1

Harvey
Male
Harvey arrived at the Indianapolis Zoo in 2019 from the Columbia Park Zoo.
Resources
1 Chiarello, A. & Plese, T. 2014. Choloepus didactylus. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2014:
e.T4777A47439542. http://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2014-1.RLTS.T4777A47439542.en. Downloaded on 11 January
2019.
2 Felton-Church, A. 2000. "Choloepus didactylus" (On-line), Animal Diversity Web. Accessed January 11, 2019 at
https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Choloepus_didactylus/
3 Burnie, D., & Wilson, D. E. (Eds.). (2005). Animal. New York: DK.
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Hoffman’s Two-Toed Sloth
Choloepus hoffmanni
Size 18 to 34 in long2 Habitat Tropical lowland and montane forests1,2
Weight 9 to 18 lbs2 Distribution Central America to central South America1,2
Lifespan AZA Avg: 15.2 yrs4 Wild Diet Mostly vegetation like leaves, fruits, and saps. Obtain
water by lapping dew.2,3
Reproduction Gestation: 11.5 months.2 Females Zoo Diet
reach maturity at 3 yrs, males at 4
to 5 yrs.2
Social Solitary. Males use scent markings Conservation Least Concern. Habitat loss and fragmentation are
to advertise presence to females.2 Status threats. Occur in protected areas.1
and nocturnal.1
Resources
1 Plese, T. & Chiarello, A. 2014. Choloepus hoffmanni. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2014:
e.T4778A47439751. http://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2014-1.RLTS.T4778A47439751.en. Downloaded on 23 January
2019.
2 Apostolopoulos, V. 2010. "Choloepus hoffmanni" (On-line), Animal Diversity Web. Accessed January 23, 2019 at
https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Choloepus_hoffmanni/
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