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An Eastern bongo calf sits on the ground.

Meet our New Eastern Bongo Calf

Our Eastern bongo herd just got one calf bigger! Allow us to introduce our newest male calf and offspring of Denver and Sebastian.

Baby sea turtles swim in a small pool tank

Protecting Sea Turtles Starts with Us

Many post-hatchling sea turtles in our care are revealed to have swallowed pieces of plastic. It’s up to us to reduce our plastic waste and create a positive change.

Madagascar Hissing Cockroach on a branch

Meet Our Newest Animal Ambassadors: Cockroaches!

If you’ve visited our Zoo in the last year, you’ve probably shared a similar experience with our other guests: Debating whether the Madagascar hissing cockroaches in our Expedition Africa area’s baobab tree are real or not. Now, the debate may be over! We’ve welcomed 10 male Madagascar hissing cockroaches to our Zoo.

A cheetah gnaws on a meat bone.

Timeless Tails of our Oldest Animal Residents

Get to know some of the oldest animals at our Zoo (and in the country), their stories and what goes into their care!

A bear cub lays in a small hammock.

An Update on Pickles

We’re giving you the rundown on how Florida black bear cub Pickles is healing as he returns to our care.

A zookeeper holds a poison dart frog in her hands.

Raising the Bar for Animal Care

Our animal care team goes above and beyond to provide the best life for our animal residents. Read on to learn more!

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