Zoo Miami recognizes MDFR with flag presentation at Station 43

Zoo Miami recognizes MDFR with flag presentation at Station 43 (Miami-Dade Fire Rescue)

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. ā€“ Zoo Miami visited Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Station 43 on Saturday in honor of their outstanding service.

According to Zoo Miami Communications Director Ron Magill, a flag was presented to fire crews in recognition of being ā€œFirst Due at the Zooā€ and first responders to any kind of emergency as well as providing enrichment to zoo animals.

ā€œWhether it been fires, hurricanes, traumas, heat stroke or even animal injuries, they (MDFR) have always been there,ā€ said Magill. ā€œIt has been an invaluable partnership.ā€

Magill said that 1 million guests visit Zoo Miami per year and they have been in partnership with MDFR for decades.

ā€œThereā€™s no way we can put into words the value we can put into that kind of relationship,ā€ said Magill. ā€œFor us, it gives great pleasure to recognize them and understand how much we appreciate them.ā€

Video courtesy: Miami-Dade Fire Rescue


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Ryan Mackey is a Digital Journalist at WPLG. He was born in Long Island, New York, and has lived in Sunrise, Florida since 1994.