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A cotton-top tamarin sits atop a branch.

What Makes an Animal Endangered?

Learn all about the IUCN Red List for classifying animals’ conservation statuses, along with what efforts we make to protect endangered animals.

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.

Florida grasshopper sparrow

Wrapping Up Another Florida Grasshopper Sparrow Nesting Season

Nesting season for our Florida grasshopper sparrows has ended for this year, and we’re so proud of the impact our resident sparrows made this year for this critically endangered species!  

Bugs the Sea Turtle is Heading Home

After a lengthy rehabilitation journey at our Zoo, Bugs the sea turtle is healed and ready to return home!

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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