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Mini Zoológico de Esculturas

The pampas deer is a diurnal animal, usually seen in small groups or alone. They are extremely agile and fast animals, capable of running long distances to escape predators. They use their natural camouflage and discreet behaviors to protect themselves. However, during the breeding season, males become more territorial and competitive.

Pampas deer

This species is found in the open field and savanna regions of South America, including Brazil (particularly in the Pantanal, Cerrado, and Pampas regions), Paraguay, Bolivia, Argentina, and Uruguay. It prefers natural grasslands, savannas, and cerrado areas, where it finds low-lying vegetation.

The jabiru stork is a social bird, frequently seen in small groups or pairs. It has a calm and quiet demeanor, and usually spends long periods standing or wandering along the banks of rivers and lagoons in search of food. Although it is a flying bird, it only undertakes long journeys when necessary, as it prefers to remain near water sources. During flight, the jabiru stork extends its neck and legs, being easily recognized by its large wingspan.

Tuiuiú

It inhabits flooded regions and swampy areas, being quite common in the Brazilian Pantanal, but also found in other parts of Central and South America, such as the Amazon Basin, Paraguay, and Bolivia. It is a typical bird of humid zones and flooded forests, where it finds its food more easily.

Toucans are diurnal birds, quite sociable, and usually live in small groups or pairs. Despite the size of their beaks, toucans are agile in flight, although they prefer to move by hopping between branches. They have a habit of using their beaks to manipulate food and objects. Their beaks also help regulate their body temperature by dissipating heat.

Toco Toucan

The toco toucan is found mainly in South America, encompassing areas of Brazil, Paraguay, Bolivia, and Argentina. It inhabits tropical forests, savannas, and savanna regions, and is also common in areas of secondary forest and forest edges.

The giant armadillo is a solitary, nocturnal species. During the day, it stays in burrows it digs in the ground, emerging at night to feed. It is known for digging quickly both to find food and to escape predators.

Giant armadillo

It inhabits tropical forests, savannas, and transition zones of South America, especially in Brazil, Venezuela, Bolivia, and the Guianas. It prefers regions with soft soils, suitable for digging.

It is a solitary animal with nocturnal habits, spending the day in burrows and coming out at night to look for food. Nine-banded armadillos are excellent diggers and can quickly bury themselves to escape predators.

Armadillo

Found throughout South America, especially in open areas such as savannas, fields, and forest edges. It prefers sandy or clayey soils, where it digs burrows for shelter.

They are solitary animals with diurnal habits, although they can be nocturnal in areas where they are frequently disturbed. They use their keen sense of smell to locate ant and termite mounds, which they destroy with their long, strong claws.

Giant anteater

They inhabit a wide variety of ecosystems, from tropical forests and savannas to cerrado and wetland areas. They are found in several regions of Central and South America, including Brazil.

These birds are diurnal and spend much of the day foraging for food on the ground. They are known for their loud, resonant calls, which can be heard over long distances. Seriemas live in pairs or small family groups.

Seriema

They inhabit open fields, savannas, and pastures of South America, especially in Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina. They prefer areas of low vegetation, where they can observe and hunt their prey.

Pacas are nocturnal and solitary animals, except during mating season. They build burrows in the ground, often with multiple entrances to facilitate escape from predators. They are silent and have excellent hearing.

Paca

Distributed throughout the tropical and subtropical forests of Central and South America, the paca prefers areas near watercourses, where it finds protection and food.

The jaguar is a solitary animal, except during mating season. It is territorial and an excellent swimmer, frequently seen near rivers and lakes. It hunts mainly at dusk and at night.

Jaguar

Distributed throughout much of Latin America, the jaguar is found in tropical forests, savannas, and swampy areas, with significant populations in the Amazon and Pantanal.

It is a solitary and territorial animal, preferring to hunt at dawn and dusk. The puma is known for its ability to adapt to different environments, from dense forests to mountainous and semi-arid areas.

Puma

The puma has a wide distribution, occurring from Canada to southern South America. In Brazil, it is found in various biomes, including the Atlantic Forest, Cerrado, Amazon, and Pantanal.

The maned wolf is a solitary and crepuscular animal, being most active at dawn and dusk. It marks its territory with urine, which has a strong odor. It does not form packs like other wolves, and is generally seen alone or in pairs during the mating season.

Maned wolf

Primarily inhabiting the Brazilian Cerrado, the maned wolf is also found in parts of Paraguay, Argentina, and Bolivia. It prefers open fields, pastures, and areas with low vegetation.

They are semi-aquatic animals, spending most of their time in bodies of water, but they also venture onto land. They are opportunistic predators and have nocturnal habits. They tend to be solitary, except during the mating season.

Yellow-throated caiman

This alligator is found in regions of South America, especially in Brazil, in habitats such as swamps, rivers, lakes, and wetlands, including the Atlantic Forest, the Pantanal, and the Cerrado.

These are social birds that live in large flocks, sometimes numbering in the thousands. They spend most of their time feeding in shallow water and are known for their group courtship displays, which include synchronized head and wing movements.

Flamingo

Flamingos are found in tropical and subtropical regions around the world, including parts of South America, Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean. They inhabit saltwater lagoons, estuaries, and alkaline lakes.

Unlike other owls, the burrowing owl is active during the day (diurnal), although it can also be seen hunting at night. It lives in burrows in the ground, often reusing burrows of other animals, such as armadillos, or digging its own. It is territorial and emits a variety of sounds to communicate.

Burrowing Owl

This species is found throughout much of the Americas, from Canada to Patagonia, preferring open areas such as fields, pastures, and even urban areas. In Brazil, it is present in almost every state.

These animals are social and live in groups of up to 50 individuals. They are mainly active during the day and can be quite noisy, emitting grunts and other sounds to communicate. They are territorial and use scent glands to mark their territory.

Cateto

The collared peccary is found in a wide range of habitats in South America, including rainforests, savannas, cerrado, and even semi-arid areas. It is common in Brazil, especially in the Amazon, Pantanal, and Cerrado.

Tapirs are solitary animals, except during mating season or when a female is caring for her offspring. They are primarily nocturnal, preferring to forage at night and resting during the day in shady areas. They are excellent swimmers and like to stay near water sources, where they can cool off and escape predators.

Tapir

Tapirs are found primarily in tropical and subtropical forest regions of South America. They inhabit areas such as the Amazon, the Atlantic Forest, the Pantanal, and parts of Central America. In Brazil, they are common in several biomes, including the Amazon Rainforest, the Atlantic Forest, the Cerrado, and the Pantanal.

These macaws are highly social, usually seen in pairs or small groups. They are known for their loud, shrill calls, used for communication and to mark territory. They are diurnal birds and typically forage for food in the morning and late afternoon.

Blue-and-yellow macaw

Found in tropical and subtropical forests, the blue-and-yellow macaw inhabits the Amazon region, the Pantanal wetlands, and some areas of the Atlantic Forest. It is most common in open forest areas and near rivers.

The scarlet macaw is known for being highly social, forming large groups or living in pairs. They are very vocal birds, using a variety of calls to communicate. They spend much of the day flying in search of food and socializing.

Scarlet macaw

These macaws are found in the tropical forests of South America, including the Amazon and the Pantanal. They prefer humid forests and areas near rivers and lakes.

Capybaras are social animals, living in groups of 10 to 20 individuals. They are semi-aquatic and excellent swimmers, spending much of their time in the water to cool off and avoid predators. They are herbivores and graze during dawn and dusk.

Capybara

Found throughout much of South America, capybaras inhabit regions near bodies of water, such as rivers, lakes, swamps, and wetlands, and are common in biomes like the Pantanal and the Amazon.

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