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

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.

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! 

Have you spotted the new faces wan-deer-ing around our Wild Florida loop? Pomegranate, Pumpkin and Papaya the white-tailed deer have joined our other three deer, Peach, Plum and Persimmon, on habitat.  

We’ve talked about our three Florida black bears at length, but during the recent winter months you may have noticed less appearances from our bears. That’s because even in Florida, black bears go through a hibernation period, and our bears residents here at the Zoo are no exception. As we enter spring, and our bears start to become more active, we want to walk you through what they’ve been experiencing over the last few months.  

We have many very spe-shell reptile residents who call our Zoo home, but few have been around as long as Capone. Capone, who has been a member of the Zoo for about 15 years, is our 57-year-old alligator snapping turtle whose habitat is tucked to the side near our alligators and crested caracara in the Wild Florida loop.