Miami-Dade commission votes to withdraw Miami Wilds water park proposal
The water park was slated to be built on the parking lot at Zoo Miami
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The water park was slated to be built on the parking lot at Zoo Miami
Anna McAllister reports environmentalists say it would harm wildlife if built in the parking lot of Zoo Miami.
Jacqueline Quynh reports at least one commissioner has asked to withdraw the proposal.
Zoo Miami's Ron Magill says Zoo Lights returns this year with a million animal-shaped lights, dazzling tree lights, a 26-foot-tall holiday LED tree, and Canine Champions for Conservation, a new high-energy show featuring rescue dogs.
On Thursday, Zoo Miami officials released new photos of their Sumatran tiger cub, who went through her first neonatal exam.
In a memo obtained by CBS News Miami, Mayor Daniella Levine Cava said it would "best safeguard the county's interest and the community's needs and objectives."
Mayor Daniella Levine Cava asked the commission to rescind the lease on Miami Wilds to "best safeguard the county's interest and the community's needs and objectives."
The waterpark has been in the works for over 20 years, but protected land advocates say it will put endangered species at risk.
Berani was 15 1/2 years old.
The zoo's Communications Director, Ron Magill, said the weekend event is filled with fun for the whole family.
A White-Faced Saki monkey was born at the zoo on September 27th
A White-Faced Saki monkey was born at the zoo on September 27th
A controversial plan to build a water park next to Zoo Miami was brought up and deferred again on Tuesday at the Miami-Dade Commission meeting.
Those opposed to the water park want the proposal terminated to protect wildlife
It will be taken up again on Dec. 12th
Ron Magill, the zoo's communication director, said the Pine Rockland location is not the right location for a water park.
Jacqueline Quynh reports it will likely be deferred again due to legal challenges.
On Friday, a judge moved to dismiss a lawsuit revolving around the controversial proposal to build a water park on Zoo Miami property.
On Friday, a judge moved to dismiss a lawsuit revolving around the controversial proposal to build a water park on Zoo Miami property.
Teri Hornstein reports the plan is getting pushback from environmental groups and the zoo's own Ron Magill.
Teri Hornstein reports the Miami-Dade commission is expected to vote on whether to extend a lease agreement that would move along the plan to build the park.
On Wednesday, the Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners will vote to create a new lease agreement with Miami Wilds.
On Wednesday, the Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners will vote to create a new lease agreement with Miami Wilds.
Miami-Dade commissioners could vote to build a water theme park on Zoo Miami property.
Cheetahs are considered to be Africa's most endangered big cat with only about 7,000 remaining in the wild
