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A woman faces a coati, who is standing on a small wooden board. The coati is receiving an ultrasound while the woman feeds her.

Our White-Nosed Coati Band is Growing…Again!

We’ve got big news to share… white-nosed coatis Rita and Sky are pregnant! This is the second year we will be welcoming coati kits to our Zoo.

A siamang sits upon a rope under a wooden platform at a zoo.

Wishing Pete the Siamang Well

Pete the siamang will be moving to a new home soon that will better meet his social needs.

Treating Sea Turtle Patients With Pneumonia

On dry land, wintertime means flu and cold season. But the same may be true in the sea. During the colder months, sea turtles underwater may experience an uptick in illnesses, like pneumonia.

Pepper the cheetah

Remembering Pepper the Cheetah

We’re heartbroken to share that we recently said goodbye to Pepper, one of the first cheetahs to join our Zoo – and the last cheetah to call our Zoo home.  

Remembering Doc the Giraffe

We’re heartbroken to share that our Zoo’s oldest male giraffe, Doc, has passed away despite our best efforts to manage his ongoing mobility and health issues.

A Florida crown conch sits in sand underwater.

Meet the Animals: Florida Crown Conch

Learn all about a hidden gem in our Paws On aquarium—the Florida crown conch!

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