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Cleveland Metroparks Zoo's Animals

The list of animals below is sorted alphabetically. Click on the letter of the alphabet to view a list of animals whose name begins with that letter. To search animal names and scientific names, please use the search box in the header.

NAME

CLASS

DESCRIPTION (summary)

Eagle, Bald
(Haliaeetus leucocephalus)

Aves

The bald eagle is 30-31 in. in length and weighs 8-14 lbs. An eagles wingspread is 6-7 ft. Adults (5-6 years) have a white head, ...

Eagle, Steller's Sea
(Haliaeetus pelagicus)

Aves

The largest eagle in the world. Immense adult size with black plumage, white shoulders and wedge-shaped tail. Orange/yellow, very deep and arched bill that is ...

Echidna, Short-beaked
(Tachyglossus aculeatus)

Mammalia

Head and body length: 12 to 18 inches. Weight 5.5 to 17.6 pounds. Males are 25% larger then females. The spiny coat provides an excellent ...

Eel, Electric
(Electrophorus electricus)

Pisces

Length can be up to 91 inches, with a weight of up to 100 pounds. The body is long, rounded and naked. The gastric cavity ...

Elephant, African
(Loxodonta africana)

Mammalia

There is no mistaking an elephant for anything else. They are the largest living land animal, and have a unique trunk and tusks that no ...

Emerald Tree Boa
(Corallus caninus)

Reptilia

The Emerald Tree Boa is a brilliant green in color on top, patterned with white or yellow triangular blotches. The under side is yellow. Juveniles ...

Emu
(Dromaius novaehollandiae)

Aves

This is the second largest bird, being 5 to 6 tall, 7 long, and weighing up to 120 lbs. The emu has loose, hairlike, brownish-gray ...