South American Coatis
Curious and endlessly entertaining
Meet Our South American Coatis
Our South American Coatis are exciting additions to Majestic Meadows! These charismatic members of the raccoon family are native to South America and are known for their intelligence, curiosity, and energetic personalities. Unlike their white-nosed relatives, South American coatis have darker facial markings and are sometimes called brown-nosed coatis.
South American coatis have long, highly flexible snouts that help them forage for insects, fruits, and other foods hidden in the ground or leaf litter. Their long, banded tails are often held upright while walking, acting like flags that help keep group members visually connected.
Watch our coatis use their strong claws to dig, their nimble paws to manipulate food and enrichment, and their impressive athletic skills to climb and explore with ease. Highly intelligent and endlessly curious, South American coatis are always finding new ways to investigate their environment!
Fun South American Coati Facts
Double-jointed ankles
South American coatis can rotate their ankles 180 degrees, letting them climb down trees headfirst like squirrels!
Girls rule the band
Females and young live in bands of up to 30 - adult males are solitary and only join during mating season!
That tail is a flag
Coatis hold their ringed tails straight up while foraging so band members can spot each other in tall grass!
Nose knows best
Their pig-like snout can rotate 60 degrees and detect grubs buried inches underground!
Name means "belt nose"
The name coatimundi comes from the Tupian language meaning "belt nose" - describing their long snout!
Surprisingly long-lived
South American coatis can live 14+ years in captivity - they form lasting bonds with caretakers!
Photo Gallery
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Coatimundi Care
Diet
Our coatimundis enjoy a varied diet of fruits, vegetables, protein sources, and specially formulated zoo feed. We provide enrichment feeding activities where they can use their clever snouts to forage and search for food, mimicking their natural behavior in the wild.
Environment
Coatis need plenty of space to climb, explore, and play. We provide them with climbing structures, hiding spots, and various enrichment items to keep their intelligent minds engaged. They enjoy both indoor and outdoor spaces where they can choose how to spend their time.
Social Needs
Coatimundis are highly social animals that thrive in groups. Our coatis live together in a band where they can interact, groom each other, and play. They form strong social bonds and work together to explore their environment and solve problems.
Come Meet Our South American Coatis!
Watch these playful, curious creatures explore and entertain with their clever antics.