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. Please visit the LAIR microsite for more information. Fact sheets will be added for all of the LAIR animals soon.
Please click the links to view the fact sheets.
Centipede, giant desert
Cockroach,
Madagascar hissing-
Scorpion, desert hairy -
Walking stick, Vietnamese
