Predators
Our collection of primal predators was created to give zoos the opportunity to discuss their extinction, and the lessons these predators hold for the survival of their closest living relatives.
The Dire Wolf is one of the most famous prehistoric carnivores in North America. It lived in the Americas and eastern Asia during the Late Pleistocene and Early Holocene periods. Life size: L: 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m), H: 3 ft 2 in (0.96 m) Size of animatronic unit: L: 6ft 2 in (1.93 m), H: 3 ft 6 in (1.07 m)* *includes height of steel base
The Giant Bear lived in the Pleistocene of South America. It was likely history's largest bear and the largest carnivorous land animal ever. Life size: H: 11 ft (3.35 m) Size of animatronic unit: H: 12 ft (3.66 m)* *includes height of steel base
Smilodon is Greek for "smile" and "teeth". It lived in the Pleistocene of North America. Life size: L: 6 ft (1.8 m) Size of animatronic unit: L: 6 ft in (1.8 m)
Name literally means "titanic boa". It lived in the Palaeocene of Columbia. Life size: L: 42 ft (13 m) Size of animatronic unit: L: 20 ft 6 in (6.25 m)
Megalania means "ancient great roamer". It lived in Australia during the Pleistocene. Life size: L: 9-26 ft (3-8 m) Size of animatronic unit: 22 ft 2 in (6.8 m)
Also known by its scientific name Jaekelopterus, the Sea Scorpion lived in the Devonian of what is now Germany. Life size: L: 8 ft (2.4 m) Size of animatronic unit: L: 8 ft (2.4 m), H: 3 ft (0.9 m)
Terror Bird lived in the Early Pliocene to Pleistocene in Texas and Florida, but is thought to have migrated to South America through the Great American Interchange. Life size: H: 8 ft 2 in (2.5 m) Size of animatronic unit: H: 8 ft 2 in (2.5 m)* *includes height of steel base
Megalodon lived from mid Miocene through the Pliocene. Life size: 49-59 ft (15-18 m) Size of animatronic unit: L: 9 ft (2.74 m), H: 11 ft 6 in