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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.

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.

Helping Florida Black Bear Cubs

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

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.

A white-tailed deer stands in a shallow pond.

How Can We Live in Harmony with Wildlife?

Today, we’re sharing all our tips and best practices for how we can live peacefully among our Florida wildlife.

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