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Remembering Bruiser the Squirrel Monkey

We’re saddened to share that our 24-year-old squirrel monkey, Bruiser, was humanely euthanized due to a decline in his condition and a poor prognosis for his quality of life.

12 Moments of Impact: Building Up Bowen Aquarium

2025 was a year of major acceleration toward bringing Bowen Aquarium to life. From hitting campaign milestones to finalizing construction designs, there’s a lot to celebrate.  

Remembering Lorenzo the Linne’s Two-Toed Sloth

We are heartbroken to share that one of our beloved Linne’s two-toed sloths, 7-year-old Lorenzo, was humanely euthanized due to a critical decline in condition.    

Helping Florida Black Bear Cubs

With our newly established Black Bear Rehabilitation Center, we’ve cared for more cub patients than ever!

Celebrating Masaya During Her Golden Years

Happy birthday, Masaya! Today, we’re talking about what it takes to care for Masaya during her older years.

Welcoming a New Primate Species to Our Zoo!

We have some new faces swinging into the spotlight! In the next couple of weeks, we will be welcoming a breeding group of three black and white colobus monkeys as part of the Association of Zoos and Aquarium’s (AZA) Species Survival Plan (SSP).

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