Kinkajou
- Potos flavus
- Kinkajous are found in tropical forests from Mexico to Brazil.
- Kinkajous have a prehensile tail, clawed fingers, and reversible hind feet making it easy for them to climb in the trees.
- They are 4 to 10 pounds in weight and 30 to 50 inches in length. They have a fuzzy appearance with honey-colored fur.
- Kinkajous are nocturnal, spending their days sleeping in dens.
- Kinkajous primarily feed on fruit but have a long, extendable tongue that is appoximately 5 inches in length that allows them to eat small insects or nectar.
Location at Palm Beach Zoo
- An off-exhibit animal used in educational programs
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