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A Florida black bear cub rests asleep on a veterinary exam table.

Another Cub Joins the Crew

Meet Palmer, the newest addition to our squad of Florida black bear cub patients.

A small Florida black bear cub rests her head while standing up on a branch inside an indoor enclosure.

Meet This Year’s First Bear Cub Patients 

Meet Florida black bear cub patients Sammy, Scruffy and Grape!

A hand holds up a white-nosed coati kit in an indoor veterinary space at a Zoo.

White-Nosed Coati Kits are Here!

Take a first look at our newest white-nosed coati kits!

a Florida black bear year-old cub hugs a tree

Rickie the Florida Black Bear Joins the Zoo

Get to know Rickie, the newest addition to our resident Florida black bear crew.

An adult Florida grasshopper sparrow on a branch.

Welcoming Florida Grasshopper Sparrow Chicks!

A little bird told us that Florida grasshopper sparrow nesting season has begun – and we welcomed four chicks recently! Every birth is so important for this critically endangered species as we work with our conservation partners to increase their population. 

Celebrating Women in Science: Becca Downey

Today, we’re celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science by sharing the experiences and insights from some of the amazing women in science at our Zoo. Let’s meet Becca Downey, our senior conservation manager.

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