What are Invertebrates?
Invertebrates are the most abundant creatures on the planet — comprising more than 97% of all known animal species. By definition, an invertebrate is an animal without a backbone. That includes jellyfish, sponges, worms, snails, bees, lobsters, and spiders.
Below is the list of invertebrates on exhibit at the Zoo or shown through Animals & You. When the LAIR (Living Amphibians, Invertebrates, and Reptiles) exhibit opens in early 2012, this list will expand tremendously.
Please click the links to view the fact sheets.
