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An Ankole-Watusi with a device on his horn.

Caring for Max the Watusi

Our animal care team is helping 6-year-old Max the Ankole-Watusi through an overproduction of mucous in one of his horns, which is causing his head to slightly tilt over to one side.

Shelby Orth with Peach the axis deer

Meet the Keepers: Shelby

We’re all about the animals, but we can’t do what we do without our keepers, who work tirelessly to ensure all of the living creatures in our care are thriving. Meet Shelby, our animal registrar/quarantine keeper!

Doc

Caring for our Aging Giraffes

We wanted to give you a quick update on two of our more senior members of our giraffe tower, Milenna and Doc.

Meet the Animals: Klipspringers

Our three klipspringers are full of personality, but their small size can often mean they get overlooked by the average Zoo- goer. That’s why we’re featuring them this month as part of our “Meet the Animal” series.  

Starting Manatee Rehabilitation Center Construction

We’re another step closer to bringing manatee rehabilitation to our Zoo! Construction has begun on our behind-the-scenes manatee rehabilitation facility, which will be the first in Brevard County. 

black-fronted piping-guan

Update from the Field: SAVE Brasil

As part of our “Updates from the Field” Q&A series, SAVE Brasil’s communications coordinator, Paula Britto, fills us in on everything there is to know about their work.  

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