Your top 10 Zazamalala animals

10. Big-headed turtle

The rarest reptile in the world lives in the Zazamalala ponds. It may reach 11 kg and is almost extinct.

9. Madagascar lovebird

These little green parrots are the smallest of the 3 Malagasy parrot species. Most often observed in small groups.

8. Giant mouse lemur

Extremely rare and probably only seen after sun-set.

7. Red-tailed sportive lemur

Sometimes seen while sleeping in a tree trunk – active after sun-set.

6. Radiated tortoise.

This friendly vegetarian is often victim of illegal animal traffic.

5. Dumeril ground boa.

This Boa constrictor-relative finds its family in the Amazone.

4. Oustalet’s chameleon.

This giant is often seen on small trees and you better not try to touch it.

3. Ring-tail lemur.

They live in the dark forest at Zazamalala, but also come to the ground and are gregarious feeders.

2. Red-fronted lemur.

Everywhere crawling in the trees and curious about you too!

1. Verreaux sifaka.

This predominantly white lemur is only found in tall trees.