Sat, 4/4/2026 Every Sat & Sun
2:15 PM
from 4/4/2026 to 4/6/2026
Meerkat Habitat
4001 E. Paisano, El Paso, Texas 79905
Meet a Zoo Keeper and learn interesting information about the Meerkats.
These long-bodied, desert dwellers are a member of the mongoose family. They possess many adaptations perfect for a hot, dry environment. The darker regions around their eyes serve as “sunglasses” of sorts, to reduce the glare from the harsh sunlight. Their bodies are a tan color with darker brown spots or stripes on their back.
They are highly communal. When foraging, one or more "sentinels" stand guard on high points to watch for danger and emit a shrill alarm call if a predator appears.
In the morning, they are often seen basking in the sun to warm up after cold desert nights, using a dark patch on their belly as a solar heater.
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