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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.

White-Nosed Coati Kits Join the Band!

Our white-nosed coati family has grown three members bigger as Sky’s kits have now joined the band on habitat.

Releasing Vader the Green Sea Turtle

Ready to go home, one of our sea turtle patients is! We’re sending green sea turtle Vader back to the ocean following a recent rehabilitation at our Sea Turtle Healing Center. 

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