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Counting Down to 2023 with Zooperlatives

Thank you for joining us as we’ve counted down to the new year with Zooperlatives. We can’t wait to see you in 2023! 

Juvenile green sea turtle LJ

Releasing LJ and Grindylow

Following successful rehabilitation journeys at our Sea Turtle Healing Center, we plan to return juvenile green sea turtles LJ and Grindylow to the ocean at Lori Wilson Park in Cocoa Beach on Thursday, December 29.

Remembering Rosita

We are saddened to share that the tough, but compassionate decision was made to euthanize our longtime Barnyard resident Rosita the alpaca after her quality of life recently took a significant downturn. 

Stanley the red fox

Remembering Stanley

We are heartbroken to share that the tough, but compassionate decision was made to euthanize 8-year-old red fox Stanley after his quality of life recently took a substantial downturn.

flock of flamingos

Welcoming Our Flamingos Back

Our Chilean flamingo flock is back in their main habitat! We know you’ve missed seeing them since they were housed in their night house to protect them from a particularly rampant bout of avian flu.

Two people petting a rhino

Go Beyond the Bow this Holiday Season

Go beyond a bow and wrapping paper this holiday season and consider gifting your loved ones with special experiences!

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