Zoo Miami announces birth of koala, ‘Hope’
Amid the tragic news coming out of Australia due to the catastrophic fires that have caused great harm and death to many thousands of people and nearly half a billion... Read more.
The Gutting of the Endangered Species Act
Recently, the United Nations, a non-partisan global authority, issued a sad and sobering report stating that under the present conditions, there is a strong possibility... Read more.
Rhino birth at Zoo Miami historic first in preserving rare species
After an over 15-month pregnancy, “Akuti,” a 7-year-old Greater One Horned Indian Rhinoceros, gave birth at approximately 12:30 a.m. on Apr. 23. This is only... Read more.
Rhino birth at Zoo Miami historic first in preserving rare species
After an over 15-month pregnancy, “Akuti,” a 7-year-old Greater One Horned Indian Rhinoceros, gave birth at approximately 12:30 a.m. on Apr. 23. This is only... Read more.
Zoo Miami announces the hatching of first ever kiwi
For the first time ever in the zoo’s history, a North Island kiwi hatched at Zoo Miami on Apr. 9. This is not only a first for Zoo Miami, it... Read more.
Pygmy hippo baby makes exhibit debut at Zoo Miami
After several weeks of private time bonding with his mother, a yet unnamed endangered male pygmy hippo that was born on Aug. 4 at Zoo Miami, recently made its public... Read more.
Zoo Miami installs tracking tower to expand global wildlife research
Zoo Miami is helping expand a global wildlife research network to South Florida by installing a Motus Wildlife Tracking System. A Motus (which means “movement”... Read more.
Zoo Miami announces recipients of Conservation Grant Awards
The Zoo Miami Conservation and Research Fund was created in 1998 to promote efforts toward conservation of wildlife and natural ecosystems throughout the world.... Read more.
52nd giraffe born at Zoo Miami on Mar. 28
Zoo Miami, 12400 SW 152 St., welcomed the 52nd giraffe to be born in the zoo’s history at 9:39 a.m. on Mar. 28. The 7 1/2-year-old mother’s name is “Sabra,”... Read more.
Endangered malayan tapir gets double root canalat Zoo Miami
“Gabe,” a 21-year-old endangered Malayan tapir at Zoo Miami, 12400 SW 152 St., recently was immobilized so that he could receive a double root canal... Read more.