Meerkat Keeper Talk
08/30/2014, 11:30 AM to 11:45 AM
Weekly on Saturday
Zoo Central map
Description:
Meerkats are small mammals related to the mongoose. They live in
underground burrows with up to 40 meerkats in groups called mobs. This
large social group is key to the meerkats survival. You will see at
least one individual on “sentry duty” looking out for predators while
others will spend time grooming and playing together to maintain their
tight bond. Meerkats are made for digging and can excavate huge burrow
systems with many different rooms that provide protection from
predators. These burrows can have 15 entrances and they stay a constant
cool temperature even in the hot African sun. Be on the lookout for our
meerkats near Zoo Central.