Black Tegu
In the wild these beautiful lizards have fox like habits, regularly raiding chicken coops for eggs but they are hunted themselves by humans as they provide a substantial meal! Like monitors, Tegu’s use their tails as a fat store but if they lose or damage it, it cannot be regenerated. Females have been known to use their sharp claws to rip into Termite nests and use them as incubators for their own eggs. They can live for 10-12 years in captivity. |
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We are a registered animal
sanctuary.
We operate under strict licensing conditions (Zoo Licensing Act
1981).
We operate within strict RSPCA and DEFRA guidelines and
legislations.
We employ a dedicated team of experienced zookeepers,
who care for our collection of birds, mammals, amphibians, fish
and reptiles.
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Hounslow Ltd trading as The Tropical Zoo
We have formerly traded as the Tropical Forest.