Zoo Miami welcomes new animal ambassador Winston
Cheetahs are considered to be Africa's most endangered big cat with only about 7,000 remaining in the wild
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Cheetahs are considered to be Africa's most endangered big cat with only about 7,000 remaining in the wild
Just like humans, animals can overheat and that can lead to serious issues
Zoo Officials say that the turtle was brought to a hospital on March 13 after it was hooked by a recreational fisherman off the Dania Beach Pier.
Zoo staff loves him, they say it's like having your grandfather around complete with the pearls of wisdom
On his 12th birthday, Dylan Kemp got his dream vacation, thanks to Make A Wish South Florida.
The marathon that aims to raise money in the fight against childhood cancer is scheduled for this weekend at Zoo Miami.
"Zinnia," a 5-year-old North American river otter, gave birth to three pups at the Florida: Mission Everglades exhibit at Zoo Miami!
After spending weeks of being nursed back to health at the Zoo Miami Sea Turtle Hospital, six endangered juvenile Kemp's ridley sea turtles were released back into the wild.
Last month, the zoo's turtle hospital received eight cold-stunned juvenile Kemp's ridley sea turtles from the Cape Cod area
There are only a few hundred addax left in the wild
The critically endangered antelope had been kept behind the scenes with its first-time mother to ensure proper bonding before being introduced to the public exhibit habitat.
Rita started showing signs of infection in that wing and a loss of circulation
Rita will not be released back into the wild but will live the rest of her life under close human care and become the zoo's ambassador for her species.
The zoo's Turtle Hospital opens its doors to turtles in need from around the country. Last week, it received its first out-of-state patients.
The turtle arrived at Zoo Miami on November 5th after being found tangled in a net and in a lethargic, weak condition
"Rita has beaten the odds by surviving this devastating trauma that would have surely claimed her life with the help and extensive care administered by all the parties involved." Zoo officials say.
"Rita has beaten the odds by surviving this devastating trauma that would have surely claimed her life with the help and extensive care administered by all the parties involved." Zoo officials say.
Right now, she's still in critical condition but somewhat stabilized.
Right now, she's still in critical condition but somewhat stabilized.
Zoo Miami honors Miami-Dade Fire Rescue
Zoo Miami officials announced Thursday that they have had to say goodbye to one of their elephants.
Zoo Miami officials announced Thursday that they have had to say goodbye to one of their elephants.
This Thanksgiving, Zoo Miami has something extra special to be thankful for, as a healthy male giraffe was born at the zoo.
This Thanksgiving, Zoo Miami has something extra special to be thankful for, as a healthy male giraffe was born at the zoo.
The loggerhead sea turtle named "Baymax," which first arrived at the Zoo Miami Sea Turtle Hospital on May 22nd, was put to sleep last Friday, according to Zoo Miami and the Loggerhead Marinelife Center.
