Baby Caiman Lizard Hatchlings

Meet the two new caiman lizard hatchlings at Shedd! 🦎 Shedd Aquarium has welcomed a number of new residents this spring, including two caiman lizard hatchlings. This semi-aquatic animal native to South America hatched behind the scenes at the aquarium in April. Shedd has a rich history with caiman lizards and was the first aquarium in North America to successfully breed the species in 2005. These young lizards are part of a Species Survival Plan (SSP) within the Association of Zoos and Aquarium (AZA), which provides science-driven breeding recommendations that ensure healthy, genetically diverse animal populations for generations.

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