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A Florida black bear cub runs out of a carrier to be released into the woods.

Returning 15 Bear Cubs to their Natural Range

Last week, we released 15 Florida black bear cubs back to their natural habitat after months of rehabilitation.

12 Moments of Impact: Habitat Renovations

We’re celebrating the biggest habitat renovations of 2025 that helped our animals live their best lives. Keep tuning in to see what your support has helped us accomplish.

American crocodile Lilly

A Check Up with Lilly the American Crocodile

It was check-up time for Lilly the American crocodile recently! It’s important to us to ensure all our animals are thriving with us, making regular check-ups of our animal residents important.

Catching Up with Our Cubs

Get to know our newest additions, Banana and Squash, and catch up with Jon Bear’s rehab journey!

A veterinary and animal care team examines a Florida black bear cub during her intake exam. 

Meet Cubs Luke and Leia

Meet Luke and Leia, two Florida black bear cub siblings who recently came to our Zoo’s Black Bear Rehabilitation Center.

Several Florida black bear cubs cuddle together on a hammock inside a zoo.

The More Cubs the Merrier! 

Meet Jon Bear, Curly, Mo, Larry and Blaze, the five newest bear cub patients at our Zoo!

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