Kronkosky's Tiny Tot Nature Spot Animal Exhibits

Fish: In the Tropical Waters tunnel exhibit we have a variety of tropical fish, including red pacu, giant gourami and silver dollars. In the outer tunnel, we also have Texas native fish. In addition, the Campground pond contains koi, a specially bred carp. The pond room aquariums also contain a variety of sizes and types of fish.

Domestic animals: In the Backyard exhibit you will find Silky Chickens and Radiated Tortoises. Ask a Playleader to present a hen for a close-up viewing and touch experience.

Aldabra tortoises: Native to Aldabra Island in the Indian Ocean, you can find the tortoises across from the Riverbank area. Several concrete tortoise shells have been built so that children may experience the size and feel of the real thing. A display of tortoise eggs (fashioned from concrete) is also on display.

White Nosed Coatis: Find these cousins to the raccoon next to the Campground area... Like the raccoon, they are comfortable climbing in trees. Let your children get nose-to-nose with this South American native.

Squirrel Monkeys: These lively little South American monkeys are located next to the Coati exhibit. Bring your children over for enrichment of these playful primates on Fridays.

Black-tailed Prairie Dogs: First described as “barking squirrels” by the famous explorers Lewis and Clark, the prairie dogs have become a favorite for zoo visitors. You can watch them from inside the Discovery House in the underground room or outside through portholes in the enclosure wall.

Greater Flamingos: Children love these long-necked, long-legged noisy pink birds. Give children time to stand in front of the mirror and act like a flamingo. Let the kids know that it is what the flamingos eat that makes them pink, then offer the kids a pink snack!

Kronkosky's Tiny Tot Nature Spot Areas of Discovery

Underwater Adventure: Get face-to-fin with giant fish and watch silver dollarsswim in schools.

My Backyard: Plant seeds in the garden, water and transplant seedlings, make birdfeeders and smell the flowers.

Campground: Explore tents, play in the stream, explore a hollow log and look for bugs.

Pier and Pond: Play in a boat, feed the fish, and experience a floating dock.

Riverbank: Play in the water, dig in the sand, and climb on giant tortoise shells.

Coati/Sloth Hang and Dig: Climb and hang like a monkey or dig like a coati. Crawl into the coati log and get nose-to-nose with this amazing animal.

Go Wild: Pound the drums, run up and down hills, or just rest in the shade in this large grassy area.

Discovery House: This indoor facility features three exhibit rooms with full views of the out door areas.

Explore Your Pond Room: Pretend to fish in the indoor pond or enter a child-size aquarium.

Explore Your Zoo: Dress-up and act out various Zoo jobs.

Explore Underground: Crawl through the tunnel and discover what lives underground. View the underground activities of prairie dogs and other critters.

In addition: To enhance your educational field trips and school curriculum for children five and under, check the schedule posted near the Nature Spot entrance for daily animal presentations and activities. During each and every visit, children will be immersed in nature experiences that engage the senses, encourage discovery and bring them close to nature.