Weather

Plumed Basilisk

Basiliscus plumifrons

These lizards spend most of the day foraging on the ground, then climb into the trees at night to sleep. When scared, they can run on water for up to 50 feet. The toes on their back feet have skin flaps that can spread out, allowing them to run across the water.

"/>

Found At

CONSERVATION STATUS

Least Concern

Explore more Animals

Jaguar

Panthera onca Living in the trees or swimming in waterways, jaguars are well-adapted to the rainforest. Anything is on the jaguar’s menu, from fish…

Nigerian Dwarf Goat

Capra hircus This colorful, miniature dairy goat was imported to the U.S from West Africa during the 1930’s-50s. One of the oldest domesticated animals,…

Red-Fronted Macaw

Ara rubrogenys Until the 1970s, this parrot was known only from a few old museum specimens. After that, many were captured and exported around…

Stay Connected

Sign-up for our email list.

The Tulsa Zoo is owned by the City of Tulsa and managed by Tulsa Zoo Management, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.