Our Animals

Jungle Encounters is continuously expanding its family of animals.

All of the money raised by doing shows and all of the donations received, are given right back to the animals in the form of bedding, grain, food, enrichment and housing.

Every one of our animals is a part of our family and a very important Animal Ambassador! We invite you to see some of our family!

Some of our friends....

Fennec Fox: We have 2 African Fennec Fox, Sapphire and Digger. Sapphire was born June 02 and Digger was born Jul 04. They are very curious, but cautious animals. Invite Digger to your show and hear him talk!

Fennec Fox Background:
Fennec Fox are the smallest of all the fox. Their status in the wild is unconfirmed. They are omnivores who eat birds, insects, lizards and fruits. They live in colonies of up to 10 and sleep in underground dens. They are 10-16" long and live an average of 8 years in the wild. They weigh 2-4 pounds. They are very high-strung and skiddish animals.
 
Geoffroy's Cat: We have a Geoffroy's Cat, Spirit. He was born May 09. He is a very curious animal with lots of energy!

Geoffroy's Cat Background: 
Geoffroy's Cats are native to the bottom half of South America. They eat small rodents, lizards and birds. They average 6-10 pounds, about the size of a housecat. They live up to 17 years in captivity.
*this cat is not available for every type of show we do, please refer to the type of show you want to see restrictions, if any.
 
Ringtail Cat: We have a Ringtail Cat, Bandit. He was born May 04. He is a very curious animal and very acrobatic.

Ringtail Cat Background:
Ringtail Cats are in the Raccoon family and they behave much like our raccoons here in New England. They live from Texas through Mexico. They eat just about anything, but prefer meat (rodents, birds, etc). Their body is 12" long, their tail another 8". They weigh 2-5 pounds. They live up to 15 years in captivity.
*Bandit retired from doing shows as of 1/1/2010 due to his age. He will spend the rest of his life enjoying his retirement with us! 
 
Savannah Cat: We have an F2 Savannah Cat, Hunter. He was born April 05. He is a very friendly and playful animal. His beautiful spots make him one of our most popular animals!

Savannah Cat Background: Savannah Cats are a cross between an African Serval and a domestic cat. People started cross-breeding these 2 animals so we could have a wild-looking cat with a domestic cat personality. They live 12-15 years and weigh up to 20 pounds.

*this cat is not available for every type of show we do, please refer to the type of show you want to see restrictions, if any.
 
Striped Skunk: We have a brown striped skunk named Shadow. He was born May 06. He is a very curious and playful animal who loves to explore. Invite our skunk to your event and you might find yourself wanting to cuddle him!

Striped Skunk Background: Striped skunks live throughout the US. They are in the Mustelid family which includes weasels and ferrets. They are omnivores who love to eat bugs, grass and seeds. Their body averages 12-18" long and their average weight is 10-13 pounds. They live up to 10 years in the wild.

 
Marmoset Monkey: We have 2 Marmosets, PJ a Common Marmoset and Miko a Geoffroy's Marmoset. PJ was born Sep 07 and Miko was born Sep 08. They are very curious primates who love to sleep snuggled up in their blankets when they're not exploring their enclosure. If you like primates, you will be mesmerized by how human-like they are!

Marmoset Background: Marmosets are one of the smallest primates in the world. They are omnivores who live in colonies in the rainforests of Brazil. The fathers carry the babies on their backs to care for them. Their bodies are 6-8" long and their tails are even longer! They weigh up to 1lb and they live up to 15 yrs.

 
Patagonian Cavy: We have 2 Patagonian Cavies, Mara and Levi. Mara was born Apr 03 and Levi was born Mar 07. Want to learn how to talk to the animals? Talk to Mara  - she will listen to you and then talk back to you! You will be drawn in, like everyone else, by this unusual looking animal!

Patagonian Cavy Background: Patagonian cavies are the second largest rodent in the world. They live in South America and eat mainly grasses and seeds. They are commonly hunted by other animals. Their body is 15-18" long and they weigh 20-25 pounds. They live up to 10 years in captivity.

 
American Alligator: We have an american alligator, Bruno. He was born Aug 08. He enjoys swimming in his pool and basking under his heat lamp. This prehistoric-looking reptile is always a crowd pleaser!

American Alligator Background: American alligators live in the southern US. The first few years of their life they grow an average of 1 foot per year. They can grow up to 15 feet long. They are carnivores who eat most types of animals living in their area. They can live 50-60 years.

 
Bengal Cat: We have an F5 Bengal Cat, Safari. He was born Sep 06. He looks like a mini-leopard and is loved by everyone!

Bengal Cat Background: Bengal cats are a cross between an Asian Leopard Cat and a domestic cat. People started cross breeding these 2 animals back in the 1960s so we could have a wild-looking cat with a domestic cat personality. They live 12-15 years and weigh up to 20 pounds.

 
African Hedgehog: We have 2 hedgehogs, Kokonut and Toffee. Kokonut was born Dec '06 and Toffee was born Mar '10. How can you say no to this adorable face?

African Hedgehog Background: There are 16 species of hedgehogs and they live in Africa and Europe. They live in a variety of habitats ranging from deserts to forests and they eat mainly insects. They are 4-6" long and live up to 7 years.

 
Blue Tongued Skink: We have a Blue Tongued Skink, Blue. He was born May 02. He is a reptile that loves to hang out under his leaves in his cage. Love reptiles? Then you'll love to feel his smooth scales!

Blue Tongued Skink Background: Blue Tongued Skinks ar reptiles in the Skink family. They live in a variety of habitats in Australia, rainging from grasslands to rainforests to deserts. They eat insects, worms, flowers and berries. They can grow up to 23" long and live up to 20 years.

 
Ferret: We have 2 ferrets, Jesse and Mittsey. They were donated to us. They are friendly and very curious animals. You'll laugh at how playful and fun our ferrets are.

Ferret Background: Black-footed ferrets are in the Mustelid family which also includes weasels and skunks. They are carnivores who mainly prey on prairie dogs and mice. They are 15-16" long and live an average of 5 years in the wild. They weigh 1-3 pounds. 

 
Ornate Horned Frog: We have a frog, Cosmo. He was born Jul 06. He is an albino frog, so his colors aren't the same as regular ornate frogs. He loves to hop around in his pool and soak up the water. He always makes people laugh as he hops around!

Ornate Horned Frog Background: Frogs are amphibians. Amphibians usually drink water by absorbing it through their skin. They eat mainly insects and small fish. They are 5-9" long and wide, and can live up to 10 years in captivity. They can weigh up to 1 pound!

 
Chinchilla: We have 3 chinchillas, Ashes, Smokey and Velvet. Ashes was born Jan 08, Smokey was born Feb 08 and Velvet was born Apr 10. They are friendly animals, but prefer to keep to themselves. You'll be amazed at how soft their fur really is!

Chinchilla Background: Chinchillas are in the Rodent family. They are endangered in the wild, but common as pets. They live in large colonies along the mountainsides of South America. They eat mainly grass and leaves. They are 5-7" long and live an average of 5 years in the wild.

 

 We also have a Red Footed Tortoise and Skinny Pig. Pics and info about them coming soon!