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A small Florida black bear lays on a table.

Three’s a Party! Meet our Latest Bear Cubs

Get to know our three newest Florida black bear cubs, their history, and how we’re caring for the trio.

Khan the jaguar looks out from his nighthouse

Welcoming Khan the Jaguar

Khan the 11-year-old jaguar has joined Brevard Zoo from Birmingham Zoo in an effort to conserve this incredible species.

Remembering Daisy’s Infant

Our entire Zoo family is devastated by this loss. At his young age, Daisy’s infant had already made such a big impact on our staff, volunteers and visitors. His animal care team will remember him for his adorable antics and growing independence.

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An adult Florida grasshopper sparrow.

An Update on our Critically Endangered Florida Grasshopper Sparrows

Caw-ling all Florida grasshopper sparrow fans. Don’t let this update on our resident sparrow’s breeding season fly past you!  

Scimitar-horned oryx

Meet the Animals: Scimitar-Horned Oryx

Our scimitar-horned oryxes are this month’s Meet the Animal stars! These animals are desert-dwellers native to North Africa. Their namesake comes from the special shape of their horns, the thin and curved keratin resembling a scimitar sword.

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