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Zoo Animals API

The Zoo Animals API offers developers free access to detailed animal data, including facts, images, and habitats, suitable for educational applications.

Developed by Zoo Animals Data Inc.

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99.90%Uptime
150msLatency
245Stars
No AuthAuth
NoCredit Card
RESTStyle
v1Version
API Endpoints

Reference for available routes, request structures, and live examples.

Returns random zoo animal data

Full Endpoint URL
https://the-zoo-animal.netlify.app/
Implementation Example
curl -X GET 'https://the-zoo-animal.netlify.app/'
Expected Response
{
  "diet": "Carnivore",
  "name": "Tiger",
  "latin_name": "Panthera tigris",
  "animal_type": "Mammal"
}
Version:v1

Real-World Applications
  • Building interactive educational tools for childrenOptimized Capability
  • Developing wildlife information platforms or digital encyclopediasOptimized Capability
  • Creating engaging quiz applications focused on animal knowledgeOptimized Capability
  • Integrating automated animal fact displays on websitesOptimized Capability
  • Supporting research applications for animal habitats and conservationOptimized Capability
Advantages
  • ✓ No authentication required; easy and immediate access
  • ✓ Rich dataset with facts, images, habitats, and unique animal traits
  • ✓ Flexible filtering and searching by habitat and category
  • ✓ Free to use with no rate limits and extensive documentation
Limitations
  • ✗ Lacks authentication and security features for sensitive use cases
  • ✗ No official SDKs available; integration requires custom client code
  • ✗ Limited to JSON response format; no XML or GraphQL support
  • ✗ No advanced AI or machine learning features for data analysis

API Specifications

v1
Pricing Model
Free
Credit Card
Not Required
Response Formats
JSON
Supported Languages
7 Languages
SDK Support
REST Only
Time to Hello World

Less than 5 minutes

Rate Limit

No documented rate limits; unlimited requests allowed

Free Tier Usage

100% free usage with unlimited API calls and no authentication needed

Use Case: Best For

Educational apps, wildlife platforms, and hobbyist projects

Not Recommended For

Enterprise-grade applications needing strong security or SLAs

Resources

Documentation Official Website Source Code Pricing Details Postman Collection
#zoo#education

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