After our 22-year-old cotton-top tamarin patriarch, Cricket, was diagnosed with diabetes, his keepers and commissary created a new medically-approved diet. His assortment of daily vegetables and beans worked like magic, and he continues to live a healthy life with his mate and three sons in Rainforest Revealed.
This fall, Brevard Zoo was delighted to welcome a baby impala born to mom Imara. However, our joy quickly turned to concern when our animal care team noticed that Imara had rejected the baby and wouldn’t allow her to nurse. Learn how keepers acted quickly to keep the new calf healthy and thriving.
Whatever their ailment, recovery for our Sea Turtle Healing Center patients begins with good nutrition.
We’re so excited to provide an update on this cub who spent two weeks with us in August receiving medical and nutritional care: She’ll be heading back to her natural range this December!