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Two Florida black bears greet each other in a zoo habitat.

Expanding Our Work Rehabilitating Florida Black Bear Cubs

Learn how we’re growing our conservation work with rehabilitating and releasing Florida black bear cubs across the state.

Welcoming Our White-Nosed Coati Kits

They’re finally here! We’re thrilled to welcome several white-nosed kits to our Zoo family, marking an important conservation milestone for their species. 

A man carries a cage full of oysters attached to a cinderblock as he walks through a lagoon.

Studying Oyster Health in the Indian River Lagoon

Learn all about how our Restore Our Shores team is studying oyster health to help rebuild the Indian River Lagoon.

A giraffe looks into the camera.

Welcoming Aurora the Masai Giraffe

Meet Aurora, a 1-year-old Masai giraffe who recently joined our herd!

Opening our Manatee Rehabilitation Center and Welcoming Patients

We have officially opened our brand-new Manatee Rehabilitation Center and welcomed our first two manatee patients, Churro and Randa. 

A North Sulawesi babirusa swims in water.

Seven Ways to Be a Better Steward to Your Environment

How can you be a better friend to your planet and the animals who call it home? Read on to learn!

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