Giant Anteater Encounter

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Description
This experience takes you behind-the-scenes at the giant anteater barn where you will have the opportunity meet the National Zoo's female anteater, Maripi! Your group will learn about the unique adaptations of this distant relative to the prehistoric giant ground sloth while our anteater keeper feeds Maripi her favorite treats. Don't blink! Her tongue can move at an amazing rate of up to 160flicks/minute!
Special Instructions
Expires April 30, 2015. Tour maximum is 4 people. Date/time of tour is dependent on keeper and animal availability. This tour is not stroller or wheelchair accessible due to space constraints.
Donated by
Smithsonian National Zoo