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Kinkajou

Kinkajou

Kinkajou - School Programs Only

Adorable, but cannot be held or touched by anyone but the handler. 
Not recommended for young children.

This tropical rainforest mammal has a long prehensile tail, long tongue for drinking nectar, and a shy personality. He looks a little like a monkey, but is actually a procyonidae, which is closely related to the raccoon. Kinkajous are nocturnal, so they can be rather grumpy and shy during the day, when woken up. They are very active at night.