Three North American river otters born at Zoo Miami
“Zinnia,” a 7-year-old North American river otter, gave birth to three pups in the Florida: Mission Everglades exhibit at Zoo Miami on Wednesday, Feb. 12. This... Read more.
Keeping animals healthy means a visit to dentist at Zoo Miami
Dental health is a key component of the Animal Health Department’s preventative medicine program at Zoo Miami. A variety of issues ranging from gum disease to... Read more.
Zoo Miami says goodbye to oldest Giant River Otter
It is with bittersweet emotions that Zoo Miami recently announced the passing of “Kara,” Zoo Miami’s senior giant river otter. On Jan. 14, Kara was observed... Read more.
Zoo Miami lion, Kwame, receives physical exam
Kwame, a 17-year-old, 396-pound, male lion, recently was immobilized and transported to Zoo Miami’s Animal Hospital to receive a physical exam as part of a carefully... Read more.
RARE GIANT ELAND BORN AT ZOO MIAMI!
On Wednesday, November 27th, after an approximately 9-month pregnancy, Zoo Miami received a special pre-Thanksgiving gift when a rare Giant Eland was born. The... Read more.
Zoo Miami announces birth of endangered Malayan tapir
After a gestation of approximately 13 months, an endangered Malayan tapir was born at Zoo Miami on Sept. 16. This is the first successful birth of this species at... Read more.
Zoo Miami Wildlife Conservation Fund names 2024 grant winners
In 1998, the Zoo Miami Wildlife Conservation Fund was created to promote efforts toward conservation of wildlife and natural ecosystems throughout the world. The... Read more.
Zoo Miami hatches threatened horned lizards destined for wild
For the first time in Zoo Miami’s history, threatened Texas horned lizards have been hatched. Working in collaboration with the Center for Conservation & Research... Read more.
Endangered tree kangaroo joey peeks out of pouch
An endangered Matchie’s tree kangaroo joey from Papua New Guinea has begun to peek out of its mother’s pouch at Zoo Miami. It is still basically confined to... Read more.
Crested Coua Chick Displays Amazing Target For Feeding!
On March 28th, for the first time in Zoo Miami’s history, a crested coua hatched and is being raised at the zoo’s Avian Propagation Center! Crested couas are... Read more.