An American Crocodile whose skull was rebuilt by veterinarians at Miami Metrozoo has died. ...more

April 3, 2009

State wildlife officials are partnering with a Miami zoo to give exotic pet owners a chance to turn over animals without risk of punishment. ...more

March 16, 2009

A team of inspectors with the Association of Zoos and Aquariums praised The Florida Aquarium during its recent five-year accreditation inspection and will vote on approving the inspection report in March. ...more

January 20, 2009

Scientists have confirmed the second case of a "virgin birth" in a shark. ...more

October 10, 2008

Dear Abby: My children are 10 and 12. When my wife and I suggest that we all do something together, they whine and moan. We have to force them to go or end up getting upset with them and staying home. ...more

June 29, 2008

MIAMI - Miami Metrozoo is offering amnesty for exotic pets that are too difficult to keep at home. ...more

February 21, 2008

I feel that the very idea that the Highlands County School Board has to have discussions and special meetings to address this issue is an excessively waste of thought, working hours and especially time away from more important issues. For I feel that if one feels he is from an ape, then one should be in the idiot zoo where one will "fit in" and be at home and the school of teachings one's own beliefs. For apparently, from the letters one has written to the newspaper editor, he has certainly proved himself to be that of the ignorant and illiterate non-human species. ...more

February 13, 2008