Keepin' it Wild April - June 2018

Keepin’ it Wild!

April-June 2018

A digital publication of Zoo Miami Foundation and Zoo Miami.

OUR MISSION: We share the wonder of wildlife and help conserve it for future generations.

INSIDE THIS ISSUE: - Baby Zebras Born at Zoo Miami!

- The Flamingo Mystery Solved - Special Spring Events

Keepin’ it Wild

is a quarterly digital publication of

Zoo Miami Foundation that provides information for the friends, supporters and Members of Zoo Miami.

LETTER FROM THE CEO Spring has officially sprung at Zoo Miami! As always, we enter into this season of change finding new ways to connect with our guests and build on our successes.

For more information, please contact: Zoo Miami Foundation 12400 SW 152 Street, Miami, FL 33177 (305) 255-5551 / www.zoomiami.org Zoo Miami Foundation’s Mission We share the wonder of wildlife and help conserve it for future generations.

Zoo Miami Foundation Board of Directors: Chairperson: Jim Kushlan, PhD. Chair-Elect: Jose C. Romano Treasurer: Patricia Siles, CPA Secretary: Susan Kahn Past Chairperson: Ana VeigaMilton, Esq. George Leser Daniel J. Licciardi Frank Lopez Katherine McDonald Scott Maddox Maria I. Nardi Marc Osheroff Eliot Pedrosa, Esq. Ann Pope Aliette D. Rodz, Esq. Dr. Michael Rosenberg Eric J. Stephens Merrett R. Stierheim Christopher Walters

Mary Barley Dr. Jose Francisco Barros Sandy Batchelor Jacey Birch Luis E. Boué, CPA Jose Felix Diaz Diane Dickut Eric Eikenberg Larry Feldman, PhD Armando Fernandez Diana L. Fitzgerald, Esq. Robert P. Furniss-Roe Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez Michael Heithaus, PhD Kimberly Kalkus EMERITI DIRECTORS

Bernard Klepach David Konfino Daniel J. Licciardi Jack Lowell Manny J. Rodriguez, P.E. Edward Soto Eric J. Stephens Merrett R. Stierheim Lawrence O. Turner, Jr. Diana Udel

Rodney L. Barreto Vincent L. Berkeley Jennifer Boin Getz Roger Carlton Harlan S. Chiron, MD Ambassador Sue Cobb Linda Coll Ron Esserman William J. Gallwey, III, Esq. Robert W. Hudson, Esq. Sherrill W. Hudson President/CEO: William W. Moore Zoo Director: Carol Kruse Zoo Admission Hours: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily Last ticket sold at 4 p.m.

Editor: Rashielle Teape

Contributors: Nathalie Batista, Cindy Castelblanco, Sarah Chapman, Diane Dickut, Jamie Lassonde, Ron Magill, Bill Moore, Andrea Obregon, Jessica Parks, Carlos Simoes, Ron Stayton, Katy M. Wilhelm Layout & Design: Parrot Fish Studio

Photography: Ron Magill

Our Conservation and Research team continues to do important work, recently making a breakthrough in an age old mystery about the origins of Florida’s flamingos. Our very own Frank Ridgley and Steven Whitfield partnered with other scientists and researchers to publish a study in the American Ornithological Society’s journal “The Condor”. Their work gave some groundbreaking insight into the history of these iconic birds.

Meanwhile, our park continues to grow and improve, as we celebrate the opening of our first indoor restaurant Nourish305. This trendy, Wynwoodinspired restaurant is located at the entrance to Zoo Miami, giving visitors views of the Florida: Mission Everglades as they dine on made-to-order salads, flatbreads and sandwiches.

As always, we continue to host fun events for families to enjoy at Zoo Miami. We’ve just wrapped up our Egg Safari weekend, an event we and our guests truly look forward to each year. Once again, our egg hunt was the largest and “greenest” in Miami, as all of our eggs were eco-friendly and fully biodegradable, filled with palm-oil free or sustainable palm oil candy.

Now, we look forward to our annual Earth Day celebration, Party for the Planet in April, and for the grown-ups, the popular New Times Brew at the Zoo is back this May. The evolution of Zoo Miami and our accomplishments along the way are a direct result of the hard work of our team, and of course, the support of our donors, Members and fans. We look forward to continue making strides together with you.

Special thanks to Ana VeigaMilton and the Zoo Miami staff, for without these people, this publication would not be possible.

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Animal Doctor’s Visits Three of our animal residents recently visited the hospital for some wild examinations and operations!

Are Flamingos Native to Florida?

Double the Stripes!

Not one, but two baby zebras were born at Zoo Miami!

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Adventures in Learning

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Recipe: Cashew Béchamel Buckwheat Soba

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Feast with the Beasts: A Wild Night to Remember

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Notes for Members

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Summer Camp at Zoo Miami

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Mother’s Day & Father’s Day Zoo Gifts

Check out what West Kendall Baptist Hospital cooked up for Feast with the Beasts!

Learn more about our new Zoo Member benefits

Quarterly Zoo Miami Foundation Donors Ron Medford Memorial Fund Nourish305: Now Open!

Wild Tales: Primate Stories with Patti Ragan

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS GOLDEN GATOR SPONSOR

WITH GREAT APPRECIATION TO OUR IN-KIND SPONSORS

SILVER FOX SPONSOR OFFICIAL LIQUOR SPONSOR

Feast

2018

BALD EAGLE SPONSOR

WITH THE

BEASTS

Susan and Larry Kahn

Bella Goldstein

BLACK BEAR SPONSOR

William and Jill Moore

ANHINGA SPONSOR PRESENTED BY

Chary Rico-Toro

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EARTH DAY CELEBRATION

Party FOR THE Planet Learn how to be “green” and save “green.”

SATURDAY & SUNDAY

April 21 AND 22 10 AM – 3 PM

FREE admission when you turn in a cell phone for our ECO-CELL phone recycling program!

First 500 people each day get a free gift courtesy of The Panthers Foundation.

Did you know? Every cell phone turned in will also help save gorillas!

Cell phones include coltan, a mineral extracted in the deep forests of Congo in central Africa, home to the world's endangered lowland gorillas. Fueled by the worldwide cell phone boom, Congo's coltan mining business has in recent years led to a dramatic reduction of animal habitat and the rampant slaughter of great apes. By turning in your cell phone, we can hopefully reduce the need for additional coltan … and help protect the gorillas.

Save money and time, buy your tickets online shop.zoomiami.org FREE PARKING! • Free admission with membership

MAY 12, 2018 7PM VIP 8PM – 11PM General Admission

$40 GA | $80 VIP

100+ Unlimited local, international & craft beers!

BUY TICKETS NOW!

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Is there an Animal Doctor in the House?

A few of Zoo Miami’s animals recently paid the hospital a visit for exams and procedures to keep them in tip top shape.

Bocco the 28-year-old chimpanzee underwent an ultrasound examination to determine the cause of localized swelling in one of his legs. The exam was performed by Dr. Forrest (Woody) Hayes, assisted

by Dr. Dewey Carpenter. Zoo Miami Veterinarian Dr. Marisa Bezijan also oversaw the anesthesia and performed a dental cleaning and routine blood collection. Early indications of the exam did not locate any blood clots but suggest that Bocco is exhibiting typical symptoms associated with heart disease for an animal of his age. Once further tests are completed, that information will be used to formulate a treatment protocol best suited to his condition.

Gabe the 21-year-old Malayan tapir received a double root canal on two broken lower canine teeth. In the wild, these situations can lead to serious infection and even death.

The procedure was performed by Dr. Jan Bellows from All Pets Dental and fourth-year dental resident Dr. Elizabeth McMorran. They were assisted by Zoo Miami Associate Veterinarians Dr. Marisa Bezijan and Dr. Gaby Flacke. The procedure went very well, and is believed to be the first double root canal ever done on a Malayan tapir!

Quibble the 18-year-old porcupine underwent an eye surgery, and had his badly overgrown teeth filed down while immobilized. Unfortunately, the main procedure was to remove a badly diseased eye. The procedure was performed by veterinary ophthalmologist Dr. Cherlene Delgado, and Zoo Miami Associate Veterinarian Dr. Gaby Flacke, assisted by University of Tennessee veterinary student Jenna Moe. 5

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Native to Florida

Flamingos have come to be recognized as an iconic Florida symbol, with the Miami Vice flair of their hot pink feathers. But in truth, there’s been an ongoing debate over the past few decades about their true native origin. Spotting flamingos in the wild in Florida is actually very rare, and when they do turn up, many believe them to be escapees from captive populations or perhaps wanderers from Mexico, Cuba or the Bahamas. In fact, the state’s position has long been that flamingos are not native to Florida.

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These findings could serve to help change flamingos classification by the state as natives – endangered ones at that – which would entitle them to special protections by the state.

Now, we finally have an answer! Zoo Miami’s Conservation and Research Team, Frank Ridgley and Steven Whitfield, teamed up with botanist Tony Pernas, Audubon Florida’s Pete Frezza and Jerry Lorenz, biologists Anne Mauro and Judd Patterson, to publish a study in the American Ornithological Society’s journal The Condor. Their findings confirm that flamingos are likely native to Florida, though with a very light footprint here.

The details of the study were shared by the Miami Herald, New York Times, and more – ending an age old mystery surrounding these conspicuous birds.

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Double the Stripes!

Zoo Miami celebrated the births of not one, but two endangered Grevy’s zebras on Sunday, February 3, 2018!

Both were born after a gestation period of about 13 months. The female foal, weighing in at 115 pounds, was born to a seven-year-old zebra that came in from Zoo New England.

The male foal weighed in at 110 pounds to a six-year-old mother that came from the Henry Doorly Zoo in Omaha, Nebraska. Both babies share a father, an 18-year-old zebra that came from White Oak Conservation Center.

The foals both received neonatal exams and were given private bonding time with their mother before being welcomed to their exhibit. They are the 21st and 22nd successful zebra births at Zoo Miami!

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Adventures in Learning Join us for a Wild Night Adventure!

Join us for a walk on the wild side during a guided behind-the-scenes tour of Zoo Miami! Each month’s theme will visit a different area of the zoo, and the night-loving animals that inhabit it.

FrogWatch USA Help conservationists all over the world by collecting data on the frog species in South Florida! Our training sessions will teach you the simple ways to monitor frogs.

Upcoming Dates:

Upcoming Dates:

May 12, 2018: “Gentle Giants” June 9, 2018: “Everglades Escapade”

April 29, 2018 • May 26, 2018

CLICK HERE to Register

CLICK HERE to Register

Fishing Derby Come out and help us clean our lakes of invasive fish species!

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Breakfast Included Rods & Bait Provided Zoo Admission Included Private Animal Encounter Upcoming Dates:

April 15, 2018 • May 20, 2018 • August 26, 2018

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CLICK HERE to Register

Volunteer & Join the Zoo Family!

Conservation Teen Scientists (CTS) Recruitment • Train in various environmental topics & life skills • Develop communication skills through exhibit interpretation • Animal Handling Training Opportunities CTS graduates often receive job/ internship opportunities in animal science, vet medicine, education, operations and more!

Apply by May 1, 2018

CLICK HERE to Apply

Camp Teen Volunteer • Assist counselors in camp activities from games to experiences with campers • Learn more about various environmental topics • Develop team building and communication skills

CLICK HERE to Apply

Apply by April 30, 2018 Want to join our pride? Check us out at zoomiami.org/volunteers, education@zoomiami.org, or 305-255-5551!

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Cashew Béchamel Buckwheat Soba with Heirloom Tomatoes and Micro Spring Vegetables

Featured during this year’s Feast with the Beasts!

Ingredients: • 2 cups cashews, raw unsalted • 4-6 cups warm water • 1 cup onion, diced • 1 ½ cups vegetable stock • 2 cloves garlic, minced • Pinch of nutmeg • Pinch of white pepper • 2 tbsps. olive oil • 1 tsp sea salt • 1 cup Soba noodle, prepared as package instructs • ½ cup local heirloom tomatoes, halved • 1 package micro vegetables such as garlic, beets, radishes

Process: Step 1: Prepare the cashews by soaking them at least 4 hours in the warm water. Best if the cashews are soaked overnight.

Step 2: In a hot sauté pan add 1 tbsp. olive oil, then the onion. Turn the temperature to medium low to be sure not to brown the onions.

Once the onions are translucent, add the garlic, white pepper, nutmeg, sea salt and sauté a few more minutes.

Step 3: Drain the cashews and discard the liquid. Add to a blender along with sautéed onions & garlic, and 1 cup of veg stock. Blend on high speed until smooth. For a thinner sauce, add the remaining vegetable stock in small portions until desired consistency has been achieved.

Step 4: In a hot sauté pan add 1 tbsp. olive oil add the tomato halves to the pan and sauté until heated thoroughly but still maintaining their shape. Add the soba noodles to the pan and sauté until warm.

Step 5: Add enough béchamel to coat the noodles, toss gently to combine, plate and serve. Remaining sauce can be stored in an air tight container for up to 4 days refrigerated.

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NOTES for Members New Benefits!

We want to make sure our Zoo Miami Members always get the most out of their adventure, which is why we’ve added these new benefits for Members only!

• $1 off public tram tours • $1 off giraffe, camel, rhino and tortoise animal feedings • $5 off Zoo Souvenir Photos (redeem at Main Entrance) • $1 off Lostman’s River Ride in Florida: Mission Everglades • 25% off Zoo Doo (purchase and pickup at Ticketing Building)

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Members must show a valid membership ID to receive benefits and discounts.

Discounts are only valid for retail rates and cannot be combined with other discounts.

Give Mom & Dad the Gift of Adventure Mother’s Day and

Father’s Day are right around the corner, and we’ve got you covered for both!

Mother’s Day is this Sunday, May 18

Father’s Day is this Sunday, June 17

Bring Mom to Zoo Miami on Mother’s Day and get $15 OFF a Family Membership, plus a signed Ron Magill photo when you mention this promo!

Treat Dad to a wild day out at Zoo Miami on Father’s Day and get $15 OFF a Family Membership, plus a signed Ron Magill photo when you mention this promo!

Offer valid only on May 18, 2018 at Zoo Miami Membership booth, while supplies last.

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Offer valid only on June 17, 2018 at Zoo Miami Membership booth, while supplies last.

Schools out!

CAMP SUMMER CAMP AT ZOO MIAMI

Zoo Camp is roaring with exciting activities from animal encounters to hands-on experiments to games and more! We offer a variety of themes that your child is sure to enjoy making new memories and friends while growing into an environmental warrior.

Ages 4 - 12 Summer Camp hours: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

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2018 Be sure to check out our new Specialty Camps for kids 13-15 years of age where they work side by side by zoo staff immersing themselves in the conservation world!

Specialty camp dates (Age 13-15) June 25 - 29 • July 30 - Aug 3

For more information, please call (305) 255-5551 or e-mail education@zoomiami.org To register:

www.zoomiami.org/zoo-camps

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We would like to recognize and thank those who contributed to Zoo Miami Foundation between December 16, 2017 and March 23, 2018.

Your generosity helps us fulfill our mission of wildlife education and conservation, and we are truly grateful for your support.* CORPORATE

$10,000 - $24,999

$50,000 +

The Miami Foundation The William W. Spruance Foundation

Carnival Cruise Lines

$25,000 - $49,999 Main Street Children’s Dentistry and Orthodontics Nicklaus Children’s Hospital

$10,000 - $24,999 The Clinton Family Fund FPL Greenberg Traurig, PA Ryder System, Inc. Wells Fargo Private Bank, N.A. West Kendall Baptist Hospital

$5,000 - $9,999 CapTrust Shutts & Bowen, LLP

$1,000 - $4,999 Allied Integrated Marketing Benefit Car Shows Corporation Fitzgerald & Isaacson, LLP Hancock Askew & Co., LLP John McNally Photography, Inc. Mermelstein/Hidalgo, LLP Morris & Reynolds Insurance Naples Zoo Network for Good Professional Bank Rubenstein Law The Goldsmith Family Foundation United Property Management Verdeja De Armas Trujillo, CPA

$500 - $999 Bonfire Boy Scouts of America Troop 10 Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden Doral Lincoln Magnum Media Inc. T-Mobile USA

FOUNDATIONS: $25,000 - $49,999 The José Milton Foundation Todd A. Stuart Foundation

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Fanny & Stephen Rosenak Foundation Sofia’s Hope Sara H. Woodruff Foundation

Katharine and David McDonald Jeffrey Moyer Jana and Erik Myers Michael A. Nuzzo Phyllis and Anibal C. Oreamuno Robin and Marc A. Osheroff Dr. Steven Pabalan and Dr. Grace Wang Chary Rico-Toro and Robert Korn Michael Scansaroli Tina and Wendell Smith Ana VeigaMilton and Cecil Milton Patricia D. Viani

$100 - $499

$500 - $999

$5,000 - $9,999 Everglades Foundation The Windhover Foundation

$1,000 - $4,999

Pfizer Foundation Matching Gifts Program

GIFTS: $10,000 - $24,999 Janet P. Gardiner

$5,000 - $9,999 Mary Barley Shelley B. Daniel Rutherford and Larry Rutherford Therese and Representative Jose F. Diaz Susan and S. Lawrence Kahn, III Arlene Kahn Carolyn A. McLeavey Jill and William W. Moore Anna K. Rentz Diane and Dr. Michael Rosenberg

$1,000 - $4,999 Karen and Wray Abercrombie Sandra and Herbert E. Allenson Ruby M. Bacardi Diane S. and Ramon Bardelas Sandy Batchelor Angie Cabeza, DVM and Willie Cabeza Alicia Celorio Eileen M. Clutter Dr. David M. Cohn Susan and Paul M. Cowan Helen O. Donaldson Alejandro Duarte Lawrence S. Feldman, Ph.D. and Avis C. Feldman Diana L. Fitzgerald, Esq. Tina and Robert P. Furniss-Roe Pamela J. Garrison Lourdes E. Gomez and Marcelino Miyares Kim and Olen A. Kalkus Leila Kight

Mary Beth and Ricardo A. Banciella Jose F. Barros, D.D.S. and Helen Torres Dr. Mark D. Brown and Josie Romano Brown James Bunn Peggy and Jim Calhoun Camila Cote Nora Daniel and Carlos Mijares Stephen DeFilippis Nirmata Dharmaraja Marty and Danny Elfenbein Alexis Epstein Edward Farrell Jana and Andrew Hertz Kathleen Higginbotham Eva and Olav Hinke Jennifer and W. Kinzy Jones Linda and Mike Jones Andreina and Gene Kissane Donna Korn The Honorable Daniella Levine Cava Barbara Main Ico Manzanero Susan and Ross Pivnik Dr. Elaine Klein and Leonard C. Roberts Jose Sanchez Michael A Simkowitz and Carol Wright Claudia G. Steadman Judy Cannon Stierheim and Merrett Stierheim Michael Tilson Thomas and Joshua Robison Melissa and David Wetzel Ronald Zapustas

$250 - $499 Blanca and Dr. Rex Barker Robin and Barry I. Blaxberg Carol J. Boersma Marijke Browning William Burke Beth and Roger Carlton

George A. Carrera Arlene Carvajal Carly Celmer Evelyn Curry Jake Dahl Stephanie Diaz Juan C. Espejo Thomas A. Evans Mark Anthony Garces Damon Gilmore Michelle and Michael Goostree Randall K. Groh, D.D.S. Valerie Hernandez Cara Hinchliffe Robert E. Hummel Jean and R. Brian Hunt Mayra Joli William J. Jones Carol and Karl R. Kruse Jamie Lassonde George L. Leser Holly and Miguel Lopez Jeannette and Leonel Maresma Carlos Martinez Marion and Peter Mosheim Robert Musgrove Stan Osolinski Manisha Patel Nilda and Eliot Pedrosa Rafael Roca Alexis Schulman Kristyn Schwartz Karin Tejada Miguel Telleria Stephanie Thorman Sandra Turner Richard W. Waitkevicz and Shara Gonzalez Benge Wheeler Docents of Zoo Miami Foundation

$100 - $249 Jason A. Abels Patricia and Abdulwahab Aldousany Barbara and Dr. Kip Amazon Ivette and Alan S. Atkinson Ken Ay Gary Baker Carolina Barboza and Vanina Armenteros

Katrina Barnard Jacqueline D. Belisle-Larsen and Jacob Larsen David Bergman Ann M. Biegen Jason Brown Judith and Charles Bukoski Carole J. Cholasta Suzet Cleary John Cochrane Gio Conesa Kathleen A. Conroy Robert Delany Adriana M. Diaz Barbara M. Doherty David Dotter Bruny and Brian E. Dougherty Jacqueline and Kenny Duke Elizabeth and Richard Everage Carol L. Farber Joshua Farinas Bonnie and Peter Ferguson Amelia and Arthur A. Finkle Kim Fiore Katherine and Michael J. Frucci Paul Girten Molle and Edward Grad Sara N. Greene and Carlos Lungu Jean and Maurice B. Hawa Madlyn Hecht Sandra Hernandez Richard Holladay Lena Hoying Mathias Hukkelhoven Barbara Infante Stephen J. Jones Mary and Steven P. Kanner Laurie and Keith R. Keister Virginia Kilroy-Bertot Joey Kinney Jeanny Labourdette Silvia M. Leon and John H. Keith Nick Levendusky Mike Lloret Ana Maria Lopez and Jose A. Lopez Rita and Ron Magill Tracy S. Maxwell Jeannette and John McIntosh Kimberly T. Miller and Ed Marquez

Nicole Molnar Amy Mortman Brian Muse Michael Myers Michelle Nemeth Alejandra Novo Priscilla Ochoa Shari-Lynn Odzer Rodney Olivera Jessica and Frederick Parks Kenia Pineda Gloria F. Plastow Heather Ramond Rachel and Andrew Rodriguez Sandy and Jeff Rosinek Jonathan P. Ross Antonia San Jorge Roberta M. and Mark R. Sebastian Sandra and Charles Simon Yvette Someillan Heidi Stibitz Jennifer Strong Diana Sudasassi Linda Lee Thweatt Nadine Tiedemann John Toohey John Ury DeDee Van Horn Robert Vernon Carol and Todd Walton Betty and Ward B. Whitten Barbara Willett

We are deeply grateful to our donors for their support. If your name has been accidentally omitted or listed incorrectly, please contact the Development department at 305-255-5551.

Special Thank You to Mr. & Mrs. Ron Medford Ron Medford was a beloved volunteer at Zoo Miami for almost 19 years. He and his wife Kathy donated about 51,000 hours each of their time to the zoo before Ron passed away in August 2017. Kathy Medford has generously decided that any donations made in her late husband’s name should be received by the Zoo Miami Animal Hospital. Together, the Zoo’s volunteers recently collected $2,000 and presented the check on his behalf to the Animal Hospital.

We are truly grateful for the Medford’s for their commitment and support of Zoo Miami throughout their lives.

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Zoo Miami’s first indoor restaurant is now open, featuring an eclectic, trendy design inspired by Miami’s Wynwood art district and the

Nourish305

Now Open at Zoo Miami!

street art designs of famous local artist David LeBatard (Lebo).

Enjoy dining on made-to-order salads, flatbreads, and sandwiches, while taking in views of our Florida: Mission Everglades exhibit!

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April 14, 2018 7 PM – 8 PM

Primate Stories with Patti Ragan

Clyde the chimpanzee lived in a cage in an Ohio garage for 45 years. Radcliffe spent a portion of his life in a small roadside attraction. Katie was kept as an indoor pet in a tiny cage in New Jersey.

Patti Ragan found the Center for Great Apes in 1984 to be a sanctuary for chimpanzees and orangutans where “chimps can be chimps” and “orangutans can be orangutans.”

The exotic pet trade in South Florida is a serious issue, particularly when people buy primates as the “pets” they are not meant to be. Hear the stories of these animals as Patti shares the dangers of the exotic pet trade and how we can make better choices to support primate conservation.

$10 per person; Proceeds benefit the Center for Great Apes CLICK HERE for Tickets

Come in for a Bite to Eat First @ Zoo Miami’s New Indoor Restaurant Nourish305!

Ticket includes $5 voucher for food/ drink at Nourish305 restaurant.

Restaurant open from 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM with animal encounters occurring from 6:30 PM – 7 PM in the Entry Plaza.

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q For Mother’s Day

ORDER NOW

Honor your mom in a wild way this Mother’s Day! Celebrate the birth of our two zebra births by purchasing a Grevy’s Zebra Adopt an Animal package for mom.

Order now and get FREE SHIPPING using promo code MOMADOPT. *offer valid until 6/30/18

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an Everlasting Token of Your Appreciation This Mother’s Day & Father’s Day, express a lifetime of thank you’s with the perfect gift. Purchase a commemorative brick at Zoo Miami April 9, 2018 - June 14, 2018 and add engraved artwork for free!

CLICK HERE to buy a Brick 18