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 outdoor area where our mob of meerkats can burrow deep into the sand or climb on the many large logs in the area. This encourages natural behaviours and allows the meerkats a place to hide.
They also have access to an indoor area where they can curl up in the warmth on chilly days.
This habitat is sponsored by Braintree Tax Advisers.
Meerkats live around
12
years on average
Their burrows can be
5m
long
In the year
2009
this habitat opened
Meerkats weigh
1kg
on average
Animals in Suricata Sands
Meerkat
Surcata suricatta
From: Africa
Status: Least Concern
Quick Fact: Meerkats communicate by using a variety of calls to signal certain situations such as being lost, alarm calls, pup feeding, and guarding calls.
Find me in: Suricata Sands
Mammals
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