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Treating Sea Turtle Patients With Pneumonia

On dry land, wintertime means flu and cold season. But the same may be true in the sea. During the colder months, sea turtles underwater may experience an uptick in illnesses, like pneumonia.

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Meet Santa the Green Sea Turtle Patient

Meet Santa, a green sea turtle patient who came into our care during last year’s holiday season!

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Celebrating Women in Science: Loan Le

Get to know Loan Le, a veterinary assistant at our Zoo’s L3Harris Animal Care Center

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Celebrating Women in Science: Dr. Rachel Turner

Get to know Dr. Rachel Turner, a staff veterinarian at our Zoo.

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Helping Matcha the Green Sea Turtle

Read all about the care our veterinary team is giving Matcha, from fishing line removal surgery to planned fibropapillomatosis treatment.

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Releasing Two Rehabilitated Florida Black Bear Cubs

Learn how two of our rehabilitated Florida black bear cubs became best friends before being released back to their natural range.

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