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A Gulf Coast Box Turtle surrounded by pine straw.

Partnering to Care for Wildlife Trafficking Victims

Nine Gulf Coast box turtles have found a safe home at our Zoo after being rescued by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services (USFWS) from wildlife trafficking.    

Two bald eagles perch on branches.

Meet the Animals: Bald Eagles

This month, we’re chatting about our longtime bald eagle residents, Kane and Crowbar, along with their stories, routines and more.

Meet the Animals: Turkey Flock

Blending in with their habitat’s lush foliage, it can be easy to walk by the members of our turkey flock when visiting our Wild Florida loop. Even more deceiving – they all blend in with each other! Learn all about who’s who in our blog.

A woman feeds a bird while holding the bird on a perch.

Celebrating Women in Science: Christen Carrillo

Get to know Christen Carrillo, the area supervisor of our Wild Florida loop.

Mixing Things Up in our Habitats

Wander around our Zoo, and you’ll find some habitats are home to a variety of animals. These multi- or mixed-species spaces provide a unique experience for our animals and guests alike.

Meet the Animals: Macaws

Of the 19 colorful species of macaws found around the globe, four are represented right outside our Lands of Change loop. Today, we’re taking the li-bird-ty to introduce you to them! 

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