Have you ever seen a giant anteater yawn? 👅😵 Bumi the giant anteater is more than a visitor favorite—he’s a conservation ambassador! Through our partnership with Anteaters & Highways, every encounter with Bumi helps protect his wild counterparts by reducing habitat fragmentation and safeguarding biodiversity in South America. Your visits make a difference! Come meet Bumi, learn about giant anteaters, and join us in supporting their conservation. Together, we’re creating a brighter future for t

It’s World Anteater Day and we’re celebrating with giant anteaters, Bubbles, Lyra and baby Miguel! The largest member of the anteater family, giant anteaters are found in the forests of Central and South America and are considered to be vulnerable due to a number of factors, including habitat loss, hunting and being killed on roads. Did you know you can meet our anteater family in our new close encounter experience, when you’ll be able to quiz our knowledgeable keepers about these amazing animal

Bumi, the giant anteater, absolutely loves to bathe and play with the hose while his caretakers are cleaning his habitat! 😍💦 | North Florida Wildlife Center