Anteater Makes Debut

@RasmaSandra (96708)
Daytona Beach, Florida
April 26, 2026 3:43pm CST
Isn’t he cute? This fellow came into the world on January 8, 2013. His new home became the Naples Zoo in Naples, Florida. The anteater was named Xander and he made his debut to zoo visitors when he was 13 years old. Giant anteaters are native to Central and South America so he is a long way from his native land..
Naples Zoo Welcomes New Giant AnteaterWe're excited to announce the debut of Xander, a 13-year-old giant anteater, who will make his public debut to guests beginning January 15.Born January 8, 2013, at Caldwell Zoo, Xander recently arrived at Naples Zoo an
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@DianneN (254388)
• United States
4h
Wow! I’d love to visit him in person.
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@RasmaSandra (96708)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
4h
@DianneN you'll have to wait until you return to Florida.
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@DianneN (254388)
• United States
4h
@RasmaSandra That’s for sure!
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@Deepizzaguy (120563)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
3h
A nice looking anteater.
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@RasmaSandra (96708)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
3h
@Deepizzaguy yes, I rather think he's handsome,
@AmbiePam (118263)
• United States
4h
He’s very cool.
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@RasmaSandra (96708)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
4h
@AmbiePam in the photo he looks like he's strutting, I love that long nose,
@celticeagle (188362)
• Boise, Idaho
41m
Very cute. They are such odd looking animals.
• Philippines
Just now
thanks for the info.
@Juliaacv (55744)
• Canada
3h
There is something a little creepy to me about anteaters, never showing their faces or something. But then again, I have not seen any at a zoo, so maybe I would feel differently if I did.
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@RasmaSandra (96708)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
3h
@Juliaacv sort of like an elephant with a trunk except smaller,
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@snowy22315 (206570)
• United States
3h
I hope he enjoys his days eating ants.
@wolfgirl569 (133502)
• Marion, Ohio
3h
He looks very big
@TheHorse (237101)
• Walnut Creek, California
2h
Hope he is having fun.