Some areas of the Zoo are CLOSED to allow us to prepare for our Halloween events. ... read more
Until 3rd November, there will be restricted access at Bears of the Rising Sun (lower viewing) and our Elephant Bushwalk will be closed.
From 14th October 2024, our Woodland Hollow will be closed.
This habitat includes a large pool area, a large natural wetland and a heated rock for those chilly days. There are large viewing glass windows located along this habitat where you can watch the otters splash and play in their pool. There is also additional viewing located around the back of their habitat heading towards Australian Rainbows.
Smooth-coated otters can swim for long distance and stay underwater for up to 8 minutes with a single breath. Their whiskers allow them to sense movement and find prey even in murky water.
Opposite our Otter Creek viewing area, is our large lake which is also home to our flock of Chilean flamingos. These colourful birds spend their time in very large groups of several thousand. The collective name for a group of flamingos is a flamboyance. They can be seen from the bridge.
In the year
2011
this habitat opened
Otters submerge for
8
underwater
Chilean flamingos live for
50
years in the wild
Flamingo have around
1
clutch in size
Animals in Otter Creek
Smooth-coated Otters
Lutrogale perspicillata
From: Asia
Status: Vulnerable
Quick Fact: Smooth-coated otters love being in the water and use all four paws to ‘doggy paddle’.
Find me in: Otter Creek
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