Zoo Miami

Zoo Miami’s last lion, Kwame, dies after chronic illness

Zoo Miami is mourning the loss of Kwame, the zoo’s last remaining lion. He was euthanized Thursday after zoo officials said chronic health issues left him in significant discomfort.

Watch the preview: Eco Hero’s adventure in Australia special airs on Monday night

Brielle Martinez, the student who won the 2025 Eco Hero contest, is sharing her once-in-a-lifetime Australia adventure in “Down Under,” a Local 10 News special airing at 8 p.m. on Monday.

Zoo Miami mourns loss of ‘iconic’ lion Jabari

Zoo Miami is mourning the death of Jabari, a beloved 17-year-old male lion who was euthanized Thursday after years of battling chronic arthritis and related mobility issues, zoo officials confirmed.

New arrival! Caribbean flamingo hatches at Zoo Miami

A Caribbean flamingo chick hatched on June 19, at Zoo Miami, marking a hopeful step for a species deeply tied to Florida’s ecological history, Zoo Miami confirmed in a news release Friday.

Zoo Miami’s real-life Pumbaa prepares to greet visitors

Zoo Miami has a new arrival with a bright future.

Rare birds hatch at Zoo Miami just in time for Mother’s Day

Zoo Miami is celebrating Mother’s Day weekend with the arrival of several rare bird hatchlings from around the world.

‘Come see gorillas before their departure’: Zoo Miami won’t have any for 1st time in over 40 years

Gorillas continue to be at high risk of extinction in the wild in Africa due to threats that include poachers.

Zoo Miami river otter pups growing fast, still behind the scenes

Three North American river otter pups at Zoo Miami are growing quickly and thriving under the care of their mother, Zinnia, according to Ron Magill, the zoo’s communications director.

Zoo Miami’s ambassador cheetah Koda receives wellness exam

Koda, a 13-year-old male cheetah at Zoo Miami, recently underwent a comprehensive wellness exam as part of the zoo’s preventative health program, zoo officials confirmed Wednesday.

Brielle Martinez named Local 10’s 2025 Eco Hero

Brielle Martinez, a senior at Terra Environmental Research Institute, was selected to be this year’s Local 10 Eco Hero.

Eco Hero: Down Under contest now accepting applications

Local 10 has some exciting news to share! The Eco Hero contest is back and we are thrilled to announce our most ambitious destination yet: AUSTRALIA!

Zoo Miami mourns beloved giant river otter Kara

Zoo Miami has announced the passing of Kara, its “Grand Dame” of giant river otters, who they said was euthanized on Jan.14 after suffering from multiple geriatric health issues.

Zoo Miami mourns beloved 11-year-old koala

Zoo Miami announced with heavy hearts the loss of Coedie, an 11-year-old male koala, who was humanely euthanized on Tuesday following a rapid decline in health, according to Ron Magill, the zoo’s communications director.

Zoo Miami mourns death of Rinny the Koala

Zoo Miami officials announced the death of a female koala Monday.

Zoo Miami ambassador cheetah euthanized after rapid health decline

Zoo Miami’s beloved 12-year-old ambassador cheetah, Diesel, was euthanized last week following a rapid decline in his health, Ron Magill, the zoo’s communication director confirmed Monday.

Zoo Miami celebrates first-ever hatching of threatened Texas horned lizards

For the first time, Zoo Miami has successfully hatched threatened Texas horned lizards as part of a conservation effort to boost their wild populations, Communications Director Ron Magill announced in a press release Tuesday.

$Zoo Miami cheetah undergoes surgery for leg fracture$

Zoo Miami cheetah undergoes surgery for leg fracture

A Zoo Miami cheetah is recovering after undergoing surgery for a leg fracture, zoo spokesman Ron Magill confirmed Wednesday in a news release.

Endangered tree kangaroo emerges at Zoo Miami

An endangered Matchie’s tree kangaroo joey from Papua New Guinea has started peeking out of its mother’s pouch at Zoo Miami.

Sloth bear receives physical exam at Zoo Miami

An 11-year-old sloth bear received a physical examination at Zoo Miami, zoo officials confirmed Friday.

Zoo Miami juvenile giraffe dies of broken neck

Zoo Miami announced the death of a juvenile giraffe on Monday.

Zoo Miami announces birth of rare wild pig

Zoo Miami announced the birth of one of the world’s rarest wild pigs on Tuesday.

Zoo Miami’s Ron Magill writes new book

Zoo Miami’s Goodwill Ambassador Ron Magill, a world-renowned animal expert and winning wildlife photographer, has written a new book that is already a top seller on Amazon.

ZooMiami: Red fox with ‘warm personality’ dies after emergency surgery

Zoo Miami announced on Thursday that a 7-year-old red fox named Swift died of a cardiac arrest.

Vote deferred for second time on proposal to build water park next to Zoo Miami

Miami-Dade commissioners chose to defer a vote again on a lease extension for the Miami Wilds water park to be built next to Zoo Miami following public outcry.

Wildlife influencer raises awareness of conservationists’ opposition to Miami Wild project

The vision of a public-private partnership to build a water park that will attract more tourists to Zoo Miami started before Luca Martinez was born. It started before wildlife influencers were even a thing.

Judge dismisses lawsuit against development of water park at Zoo Miami

A judge dismissed a lawsuit on Friday in Miami-Dade County that was part of an effort to stop the development of a new water park at Zoo Miami.

After public outcry, commissioners postpone vote on Zoo Miami water park proposal

Members of the public packed Wednesday’s Miami-Dade County Commission meeting as officials were set to vote on a lease extension for the Miami Wilds water park proposal at Zoo Miami, a plan so controversial, the zoo’s chief spokesperson publicly denounced it as a private citizen.

Nonprofit holds annual ‘Walk the Talk for Epilepsy’ event at Zoo Miami

Epilepsy Alliance Florida, a nonprofit organization in South Florida, held its annual “Walk the Talk for Epilepsy” in Miami on Saturday morning.

Final stop: ‘Zoofari’ at Zoo Miami will be pulled off the tracks next month

After nearly four decades, the monorail at Zoo Miami will soon be pulled off the tracks, but you still have a chance to take pictures of it through March 2nd.

Zoo Miami closes ahead of Hurricane Ian

Zoo Miami will temporarily close this week as Hurricane Ian approaches Florida.

Zoo Miami closed amid Tropical Storm Warning

Zoo Miami will be closed Friday and Saturday after a Tropical Storm Warning was issued for all of South Florida.

Zoo Miami’s monorail takes its final ride

Zoo Miami has ended its monorail rides after nearly four decades of carrying more than a million riders.

Zoo Miami announces death of 27-year-old ostrich named Red

Zoo Miami’s 27-year-old male ostrich named Red was found dead Wednesday morning by his keepers, zoo officials confirmed Friday in a news release.

Zoo Miami mourns loss of 2-year-old koala

Zoo Miami has announced that its 2-year-old koala named Hope was found dead Sunday night by staff members.

Zoo Miami celebrates Florida’s American flamingo conservation on International Flamingo Day

Monday, April 26, is International Flamingo Day, and if there’s anything more quintessentially South Florida (besides coconut trees and sunshine) it’s the American Flamingo. However, what most people don’t know is that the American flamingo hasn’t always been classified as a native species of Florida.