Meerkat (Suricata suricatta)

Pippa, a meerkat with a serious sense of duty, has become a symbol of teamwork and vigilance. As the designated lookout of her colony, she climbs to the highest points in the enclosure, including zookeepers' tools or even visitors’ backpacks if left too close, to scan the area for danger. Visitors love watching Pippa’s intense focus as she stands upright, tail balancing her small frame, with eyes darting across her surroundings. Her dedication has become a source of fascination and joy for families, who often return to check on the “world’s best guard meerkat.”