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Iguana Forest
Journey through this tropical walkthrough to see some of our reptile species, including iguanas and turtles.
Animals in Iguana Forest
Reptiles
Green Iguana (Iguana iguana)
Area:
South America
Status:
Least Concern
Quick Fact:
Like all iguanas, the green iguana has long toes, ending in long, sharp claws, which allow them to grip onto branches and also enables the females to burrow.
Reptiles
Yellow-footed Tortoise (Chelonoidis denticulata)
Area:
South America
Status:
Vulnerable
Quick Fact:
The yellow-footed tortoise is often mistaken for its red-footed counterpart as they are both large reptiles with attractive shells, however, yellow-footed tortoises are distinctive as their shell is more oval in shape, and tends to be wider and more rounded. The carapace is usually yellowish-brown with shades of dark brown on the edges of individual scutes.