When it comes to caring for these little legends, the keepers at San Antonio Zoo try to mimic their natural environment as much as possible.

Five facts you probably didn't know about this "merry, merry king of the bush."

This African animal may not be as big as an elephant or as strong as a rhino - but it's perfectly adapted for life in the sky.

It's feeding time for these mini crocodiles.

They're pretty much the ninjas of the lizard world.

Learn all about this fascinating lizards.

See how these super-sneaky Madagascar-dwelling lizards get their name.

Get a behind-the-scenes look at the only bird show in the U.S. to feature secretary birds, the tallest raptors in the world.

The American Kestrel is the smallest falcon in North America, but don't let his size fool you. He's still a fierce predator despite his stature and colorful plumage.

They're not known as the "jet fighters" of the animal world for nothing. As beautiful as these falcons' patterns and combinations of feather colors are, they're almost impossible to distinguish as they move swiftly through the air in...

One of their favorite prey? Snakes.

See how these super-sneaky Madagascar-dwelling lizards get their name.

When it comes to caring for these little legends, the keepers at San Antonio Zoo try to mimic their natural environment as much as possible.

This funny-looking raptor's kick hits with a force five times the bird's body weight, requiring only 10-15 milliseconds of contact with their prey.

Some lesser known facts

Oustalet's cham
eleon
Native to
Madagascar
Can grow up
to 2 feet long
One of the l
argest on the planet
did you know a ___ tongue, which is spring-loaded and shoots forward much like a bow...

This funny-looking raptor's kick hits with a force five times the bird's body weight, requiring only 10-15 milliseconds of contact with their prey.

The American Kestrel is the smallest falcon in North America, but don't let his size fool you. He's still a fierce predator despite his stature and colorful plumage.

Why is the seahorse the most efficient predator in nature?

When talking about raptors, you can't leave out the largest group of them all: eagles. Meet Tonka the golden eagle, a truly epic aerial predator.

They're not known as the "jet fighters" of the animal world for nothing. As beautiful as these falcons' patterns and combinations of feather colors are, they're almost impossible to distinguish as they move swiftly through the air in...

One of their favorite prey? Snakes.

Pupil outcome: I can gain knowledge about hedgehogs to use in a non-chronological report. Key learning points: - Hedgehogs have thousands of spikes on their backs which are called spines. - Hedgehogs protect themselves by curling up into...

Pupil outcome: I can identify and name predators and prey in food chains. Key learning points: - An animal that eats mostly meat or the flesh of other animals is a carnivore. - A predator is an animal that hunts, kills and eats other...

Pupil outcome: I can create my own food chains and use scientific language to compare them with others. Key learning points: - A food chain includes a producer and consumers, including predators and prey. - Food chains can be compared by...