This list includes 8 Zoo animals that start with Q, from “Quaker parrot” to “Quokka”. These species are commonly displayed in zoos for education, conservation, and public engagement.
Zoo animals that start with Q are a varied group of birds, marsupials, and small mammals often chosen for outreach. The quokka is a notable example, famous for its friendly appearance and selfies on Rottnest Island.
Below you’ll find the table with Common name, Scientific name, Region of origin, and Typical adult size (cm).
Common name: The everyday name you see on signs and guides; it helps you quickly identify species at the zoo.
Scientific name: The binomial Latin name provides precise identification and lets you find detailed species information across sources.
Region of origin: Shows the continent or country where the species naturally occurs, helping you understand its native habitat and context.
Typical adult size (cm): Gives average adult length or height in centimeters, and notes whether measurement is total length or shoulder height.
Zoo animals that start with Q
| Common name | Scientific name | Region of origin | Typical adult size (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quokka | Setonix brachyurus | Australia — Rottnest Island & southwest Western Australia | 40–54 cm (head–body length) |
| Quetzal | Pharomachrus mocinno | Central America — southern Mexico to Panama | 36–40 cm (body length; males have tail streamers up to ~90 cm) |
| Queen angelfish | Holacanthus ciliaris | Western Atlantic — Florida to Brazil, Caribbean | 25–45 cm (total length) |
| Queen triggerfish | Balistes vetula | Western Atlantic — Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico | 40–60 cm (total length) |
| Queen conch | Lobatus gigas | Western Atlantic — Caribbean, Florida to northern South America | 20–30 cm (shell length) |
| Quaker parrot | Myiopsitta monachus | South America — Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay | 28–31 cm (total length) |
| Queen snake | Regina septemvittata | North America — eastern USA & southern Canada | 45–75 cm (total length) |
| Quillback rockfish | Sebastes maliger | North Pacific — Alaska to California | 40–60 cm (total length) |