Our species
Meet our animals
Explore the species that live at PAIPAI and learn about their behavior, habitat and why their conservation matters.
One by one
14 · profiles
01Baako & Jazhara
Reticulated giraffes
Baako and Jazhara live at the Safari Park. You can watch them from the elevated bridges together with buffalos, zebras, ostriches and deer.
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02Capybaras
Discover the World of Capybaras
Calm, curious and irresistibly charming. Discover them up close at Capybara Village.
Meet our capybaras
03Athena
Golden tabby tiger
Athena is a golden tabby tiger, one of the rarest Bengal tiger variants. Her golden coat with reddish stripes sets her apart from every other cat in the center.
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04Ralph
White lion (leucistic)
Ralph, our white lion, lives in an enclosure with a natural waterfall that separates the viewing area from his resting zone.
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05Melanistic Jaguars
Panthera onca · melanistic variant
The same jaguar, but with a dark coat that barely reveals the rosettes under the sun.
Meet our melanistic jaguars
06Jaguars
Jaguar
Group of jaguars in a habitat with filtered light. The species is native to the Americas and part of the center's conservation programs.
Meet our jaguars
07Wakabi & Nakia
Hippopotamus
Wakabi and Nakia can be fed with supervision from the elevated bridge over their habitat.
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08Flamingos
American flamingo
The flock of pink flamingos is a must-stop on the visit.
Meet our flamingos
09Maat
Serval · medium-sized cat
Maat is one of the medium-sized cats featured in the Prime and Dream close encounters.
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10Yago
Squirrel monkey
Yago lives in the primate area and is featured in the Prime and Dream tours, under staff supervision.
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11Raccoons
Northern raccoon
The raccoon pair lives in the Dream experience and tends to be curious with visitors.
Meet our raccoons
12Tortoises
Sulcata tortoise
The sulcata tortoise is one of the longest-lived species at the center. It lives in the common area, accessible with a guide.
Meet our tortoises
13Pánfilo
Morelet's crocodile
Pánfilo, our Morelet's crocodile, in his water habitat. Viewing from a safe platform.
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14Zebras · Safari Park
Grant's zebra
The Safari Park brings together zebras, ostriches and deer in an open habitat you can watch from the elevated bridges.
Meet our zebras · safari park