Virginia Opossum

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This animal is an Animal Ambassador and lives behind-the-scenes. Animal Ambassadors attend school programs, special events, ZooLive! Stage Shows, guest engagement activities, and outreach events.

Description

Virginia opossums..

Range & Habitat

Found In: Central and North America from Costa Rica to southern Canada

Behavior

This species..

Diet

They are omnivores eating vertebrates, invertebrates, plant material, fruits, grains, and carrion.

Conservation

This species is listed as a least concern for extinction, however..

Fun Facts

• They are marsupials, or a mammal whose young develop and nurse in a pouch on the outside of the body.

Virginia Zoo Animals

Animal Ambassadors: Polly (female)