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Eastern Tiger Salamander

18 destinations · 12 states

Native Range
Central and eastern North America

Eastern tiger salamanders spend much of their lives out of sight, but a close look can reveal a surprisingly distinctive animal. Their stout bodies, dark coloring, and irregular yellowish markings give them a bold, almost painted appearance. Around a well-designed exhibit, they may sit quietly beneath logs or vegetation before suddenly moving across the ground with deliberate, powerful steps. These salamanders are especially interesting to watch after learning that adults can spend long periods underground, while breeding brings them back to ponds and other temporary wetlands. Young salamanders begin life in water with feathery external gills, a detail that can make an exhibit feel like a window into two very different stages of the same animal. Patient observers may notice how easily the salamander disappears into its surroundings, a useful reminder that some of the wildest wildlife encounters are with animals that prefer to keep a low profile.

Eastern Tiger Salamander

Where to see Eastern Tiger Salamander

18 destinations across 12 states

18 destinations

Alameda Park Zoo

Alamogordo, NM

Aquarium of Niagara

Niagara Falls, NY

Austin Nature & Science Center

Austin, TX

Binder Park Zoo

Battle Creek, MI

Bronx Zoo

Bronx, NY

Great Lakes Aquarium

Duluth, MN

Jenkinson's Aquarium

Point Pleasant Beach, NJ

Milwaukee County Zoo

Milwaukee, WI

Museum of Life & Science

Durham, NC

National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium

Dubuque, IA

NEW Zoo & Adventure Park

Green Bay, WI

North Carolina Zoo

Asheboro, NC

Oklahoma Aquarium

Jenks, OK

Potawatomi Zoo

South Bend, IN

Snake Discovery: A Reptile Experience

Maplewood, MN

Sustainable Safari

Maplewood, MN

The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk

Norwalk, CT

Wildwood Zoo

Marshfield, WI

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