Wildlife Wonderland INC.
A Nonprofit Organization
Located in East Texas
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Meet Our Troop
At Wildlife Wonderland, we take great pride in giving endangered and misunderstood animals a permanent sanctuary where they can live safely and peacefully. Each of our residents carries a remarkable story of rescue, recovery and resilience that reflect the importance of compassion and conservation. We invite you to explore, learn, and connect with their stories as you discover the incredible diversity of life that calls WW home.
Ring Tailed Lemurs
Instantly recognizable as the stars of the movie Madagascar, Ring-tailed Lemurs are the most iconic face of their species. While their appearance suggests a cute and cuddly demeanor, these primates possess razor-sharp canines that can tear through flesh in seconds, causing serious harm. A factor that unfortunately, often results in their surrender to our sanctuary.
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Exclusively indigenous to the island of Madagascar, a small landmass off the coast of Africa, ring-tailed lemurs inhabit the island's arid and desert-like terrains. While they live together in tightly knit groups, known as a Troop, the organization of their daily life is highly dependent on a powerful female-dominant hierarchy. (That's right, a woman calls the shots here!)
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Tragically, ring-tailed lemurs are critically endangered. A crisis driven by deforestation, as their only natural habitat is being destroyed for industrial farming and mining. At Wildlife Wonderland, we are dedicated to doing our part in preserving these precious lives and raising global public awareness about the paramount importance of their survival.
Black and White Ruffed Lemurs are among the many Lemur species that are endangered and are found exclusively on the island of Madagascar off the coast of Africa. These majestic creatures are one of the larger species of Lemurs and reside high in the trees of the forest region of Madagascar. They are frugivores with an extremely fast metabolism, allowing them to pass seeds up to the size of a quarter and deposit them on the forest floor, providing future fruit trees for generations to come.
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The other species in the Genus of Varecia is the critically endangered Red Ruffed Lemur. Both the Red Ruffed and Black and White Ruffed Lemurs are genetically similar, which allows them to successfully breed, resulting in a hybrid lemur called the tri-colored Ruffed Lemur. Red Ruffed Lemurs are one of the largest pollinators on Earth, with pollen spreading through their beautiful Ruffed collar as they move from plant to plant while searching for nectar in native plants.
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Did you know that Ruffed Lemurs have six nipples, allowing the mothers to nurse six babies simultaneously? This unique feature means that Ruffed Lemurs are capable of giving birth to up to six babies per breeding cycle, which is truly remarkable. At Wildlife Wonderland, we are committed to raising awareness about the importance of protecting these incredible creatures and preserving their natural habitats.
Ruffed Lemurs
Kinkajous
Kinkajous are often mistaken for primates but are actually close relatives to the Raccoon. These cute creatures are indigenous to central and South America. Kinkajous love to raid beehives and steal honey, with their long tongues that can reach up to 5 inches which landed them the adorable name of honey bears. Kinkajous also enjoy extracting nectar with their glorious tongues and are responsible for pollination in the areas that they reside in.
Equipped with a prehensile tail, kinkajous use their incredibly muscular tail as a 5th limb to grab branches and navigate through the forest trees. These awesome creatures are arboreal and are almost never seen on the forest floors. This adorable nocturnal animal relies heavily on the sense of scent to navigate in the darkness back to their nests.
