The Zoo's ranking could increase in coming years with projects like the expanded Manatee River and new entrance nearing completion.

The wildlife specialist adores JJ, a sloth who seems to enjoy interacting with humans, especially if they have to snack to offer. But she’s also really fond of Yoshi, a small armadillo.

Sloth Crossing is the newest exhibit at the ... greater flamingos or Visayan warty pigs ($55). Is this project part of the new entryway and manatee exhibit that is coming to the zoo?

where you can watch an elephant or a black bear make a painting that you take home ($75), or go behind the scenes with a trainer to meet the zoo’s sloths, Megallanic penguins, greater flamingos or ...