From the Amazon to the Andes, South America is home to a dazzling display of creatures. Immerse yourself in the natural scenes of South America while getting up-close with jaguars, sloths, maned wolves, flamingos, puma  and more.

FEATURED AREAS

Cats of the Americas

Some of the top predators on the planet live at the Cats of Americas exhibit. This exhibit is home to our Canada lynx and Puma. Visitors may get an up-close encounter of the cats patrolling the edge of their habitats.

The Sloth Exhibit

Come hang out with our Linnaeus’s two-toed sloths, Sunni and Sebastian, and learn about one of the most elusive and fascinating creatures on the planet.

See our future vision for the South America area in the Zoo’s new Master Plan.

ATTRACTIONS NEAR SOUTH AMERICA:

• MetaZoo Discovery Center
• Wild Burger
• Lakeside Grill

CONSERVATION CORNER

Big Cats

In addition to habitat degradation and loss of prey, many big cats are hunted for their fur, bones or other body parts. All seven species of big cats are listed as Threatened or Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Learn more about conservation efforts for big cats at wcs.org.