Animal Areas - Erie Zoo

Southern White Rhino

Did you know?

Rhino horns are made of keratin, the same material that makes up our hair. There is no medicinal value to this horn.

Sponsors

June 2024: In memory of Joyce Romesburg
August 2024: The Naughton Family
September 2024: Judy & Terry Lynch
January 2025: Dr. Ross, Meg and Sam Peterson
January 2025: Betsy Piotrowski
May 2025: Dave & Kathy Lastowski
July 2025: Judy & Terry Lynch
August 2025: Scott & Terry Henry

Habitat

Savannah woodlands and grasslands in South Africa, Namibia, Zimbabwe and Kenya.

Size

11-16 feet long, 5-6 feet tall

Weight

Up to 4 tons

Lifespan

Approximately 40 years

Diet

Short turf grasses

Reproduction

1 born after a 16-18 month gestation