Mélange Travel & Lifestyle Magazine October 2017 | Page 621
Emperor Zoo, Trinidad With the variety of exotic animals in residence, a visit to the Emperor Zoo in Trinidad can be fun and informative. One of the zoo’s fascinating animals is the Mandrill, the world’s largest monkey which is a native of Africa’s rainforests. Another is the Helmeted Guineafowl, also a native of Africa which has an interesting look, with its round body and small tail. You will also be intrigued with the Giant Otter, a native of South America, considered to be a very noisy inhabitant. These and many other animals such as Agoutis, Tropical Birds, Crocodiles, Porcupines, the the world’s largest rodent the Capybara and different types of snakes including a Boa Constrictor, can all be seen at the zoo.