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Watch, Listen, and Learn

Giant Pandas

These black-and-white bears make different vocalizations at different times in their life. What do they sound like?

Meet the Zoo's pandas

Sloth Bears

A sloth bear uses its lips like a vacuum, making rapid, loud "kerfump" noises as it sucks insects from their nests.

Learn about sloth bears

Asian Small-clawed Otters

Small-clawed otters have a vocabulary of a dozen or more calls. What does one call sound like?

Learn about Asian small-clawed otters

Fishing Cats

Fishing cats are nocturnal and elusive but you can watch them fishing right now.

Watch a video