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You may know Moo Deng, but we're here to remind you all about #ZooMiami's pygmy hippos! This 6-year old pygmy hippo has been stealing our hearts since he was born in 2018. Swipe for some throwback pics of him as a baby, and pay him a visit during your next visit!
📸: Ron Magill
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With very heavy hearts we announce the loss of our matriarch gorilla, Josephine, as well as chimpanzee, Binti. ow.ly/UWJY3088uV6
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On behalf of everyone at Zoo Miami, please accept our most sincere apology for the stress initiated by a video depicting the handling/housing of “Paora,” the Kiwi. Effective immediately, the Kiwi Encounter will no longer be offered.
Full statement: bit.ly/3IxrNnF
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Interrupting your feed with tree roo ASMR from Poppy and her baby Aria! 🥬✨🌳🦘 #TreeKangaroo #TreeRoo #ZooMiami #ASMR
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This #cuteanimaltweetoff is #koality stuff. @BronxZoo @sfzoo @ZooATL @phillyzoo @VAAquarium @SarahJanetHill @VLMuseum @PhoenixZoo
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Get ready to name the baby hippo! Tune in to @ESPN's @LeBatardShow tomorrow @ 12pm EST to listen to #ZooMiami wildlife expert, @RonMagill , on air. AND, if the show can raise more than $10k in donations, we'll name the baby hippo "Dan Le Batard"! 🙌 📸: Francisco Herrera
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#cuteanimaltweetoff is ON @SarahJanetHill @VLMuseum @BronxZoo @sandiegozoo @sfzoo @phillyzoo @PhoenixZoo! U @LionCountry? Pic: J Budell
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Did Aria and Poppy just drop the hottest album cover? We think so. 🥹 🌳🦘 #ThrowbackThursday #ZooMiami #TreeKangaroo
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At 10 days old, our newest tiger cub bravely faced her first health check. 🐯 Our team swiftly assessed her health, confirmed her weight, & revealed she's a girl! Stay tuned for more adorable updates! #LiveZooMiami
📸: Ivy Brower
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Is that a little watermelon that just walked by? Nope! It's just #ZooMiami's newest Malayan tapir baby.
Learn all about tapir pregnancy, gestation and birth in the full video on our YouTube here: bit.ly/3zE4jMo.
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Zoo Miami is excited to announce the successful births of highly endangered clouded leopards. The two kittens were born on February 11th and have been secluded in a den with their mother since then to avoid any external stress and allow proper bonding. 📸:@RonMagill
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On May 3rd, Zoo Miami welcomed the birth of “Piggy Sue,” an African warthog! Come out to Zoo Miami this weekend and see if you can catch a glimpse of this wonderful new addition! Learn more here: bit.ly/3SZK0iF
📸: Ron Magill
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On Tuesday, February 6th, “Zinnia,” a 5 year old North American river otter gave birth to three pups at the Florida: Mission Everglades exhibit at Zoo Miami!
Learn more here: bit.ly/3xcQcbO
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This Father’s Day, Zoo Miami’s oldest animal, "Goliath," will be celebrating his 134th birthday! Until this prior week, he had not fathered any offspring. That changed when 1 egg out of a clutch of 8 hatched on June 4th! Learn more: bit.ly/45SWAaQ
📸: Ron Magill
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We have a name!!! We would like to officially introduce you to Makan, which means “to eat” in the Malay language. Next month Makan and his mom will be going out for short monitored visits into the public habitat. Stay tuned for dates!
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Today is #InternationalCheetahDay! Winston here is one of our ambassador animals and an example of the success of the AZA SAFE program. However, cheetahs need our help to dodge threats like habitat loss & illegal wildlife trade. 🌎
📸: Ron Magill
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Our otter pups turned 1 this month! Wish them a happy birthday by symbolically adopting one. Through February 28, we're offering 10% off Adopt an Animal Keeper Packages. Plus, Otter Packages include a photo of the the pups' first swim! More info here: bit.ly/3pnTwwv #TBT
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This Thanksgiving, Zoo Miami has something extra special to be thankful for! On Sunday, November 20th a healthy male giraffe was born at the zoo! Learn more here: bit.ly/3VoPDpu
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#ICYMI, a new tree roo has entered the villa! Hop on over to #ZooMiami for the chance to meet our newest #treekangaroo joey! 🌳 🦘
📸: Ron Magill
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⚠️ EMERGENCY ALERT! ⚠️
Our adorable baby Pygmy Hippo is taking a bath and it is WAY TOO CUTE!
No further action is needed. #PresidentialAlert #ZooMiami
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#ZooMiami's newest baby hippo needs a name! We've narrowed it down to 3 options:
1. Aubergine (French for 'eggplant')
2. Ma'ali (Menor for 'pygmy hippo' from Sierra Leone)
3. Nimwe (Bassa for 'pygmy hippo' from Liberia)
Click here to donate & vote NOW!: bit.ly/2Qo7X15
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This Christmas weekend, an infant addax made its public debut. Born on December 20th, this critically endangered antelope had been kept behind the scenes with its first-time mother to ensure proper bonding prior to being introduced to the exhibit habitat.
📸: Ron Magill
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Can you believe this feisty girl turned 1 recently? 🥹 Wish Lani the Sumatran tiger a roaring happy birthday in the comments below! 🐯 #SumatranTiger #ZooMiami
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Tiny paws, big adventures! Our new tiger cub is exploring her surroundings behind the scenes & sharing tender moments with mom here at #ZooMiami. Stay tuned for more updates on her journey here! 🐯🌿❤️ #LiveZooMiami #ZooMiami
📸: Mark Eberly
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Meet our newest striped sensation at #ZooMiami! This little tiger cub is exploring her world under the watchful eye of mom! She's stealing hearts one paw at a time! 🐯🐾 #LiveZooMiami
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Introducing….. Coedie! We’re delighted to welcome a new koala to our Australian animal crew! 🐨 Zoo Miami is grateful to the Gail. S Posner Trust, which, along with the Zoo Miami conservation fund, has contributed significant funds to Koala conservation.
📸: Ron Magill
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We've seen your love & curiosity for our striped little star! Do you have questions about our baby tiger's daily life, care routines, or playful antics? Now's your chance to ask! Reply with your questions, & our zookeepers will answer them in an upcoming video!
📸: Ivy Brower
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Who Deng? Meet Aubie (also known as Nimwe) & Kelsey- our resident pygmy hippos! 🦛#ZooMiami #PygmyHippo #MooDeng #WorldHippoDay
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Did you know that #SunBears are the smallest bear species in the world? Though we don’t house these ‘little’ guys at #ZooMiami, celebrate #InternationalSunBearDay with us and discover how we can conserve these animals. 🌞🐻 #LiveZooMiami
Learn more here: bsbcc.org.my/
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POV: Your internal monologue every Sunday 👀🫣 At least it's a short week! #sundayscaries
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Lani decided that the best seat in the house is right on top of Leeloo. 🐯 🐅 Tag your favorite playful partner-in-crime in the comments below! #ZooMiami
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Yesterday, “Zayna,” a 12 year old endangered Matchie’s tree kangaroo, received a wellness exam at the Zoo Miami Animal Hospital as part of a carefully managed preventative medicine program. Read more here: bit.ly/3yGv28h.
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Meet "Poppy" our new Matchie's tree kangaroo! She's from @KansasCityZoo as a recommendation by the Tree Kangaroo SSP. With less than 50 in US zoos and around 2500 left in the wild, the SSP plays an important role in preserving this species for future generations!
📸: Ron Magill
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Zoo Miami received a special holiday gift this weekend! On Friday, December 16th, a healthy male giraffe was born at the zoo! This is her third calf and the 59th giraffe born at Zoo Miami!
Learn more here: instagram.com/p/CmXZIb2tGOC/…
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It is with profound sadness that Zoo Miami announces the passing of Jabari, the zoo’s 17-year-old male lion. Learn more here: bit.ly/3H8ljhk
📸: Ron Magill
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Did you know – Giraffes only need to drink once every few days because most of their water comes from the plants they eat? #WildFact
📸 : @danalynricephotography
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Wishing everyone a ‘bear-y’ happy #WorldSlothBearDay from Keemati, Hank, Sithara and Anika! Did you know this #WildFact? Sloth bears are considered vulnerable by the IUCN Red List; there are around 20,000 left in the wild. 🐻
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Meet Leeloo, our remarkable Sumatran tiger mom! 🐅 Leeloo has been a cherished member of the #ZooMiami family since arriving in December 2013. She's not just an incredible tiger but also a loving and dedicated mother! Read more here:
📸: Ron Magill
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Get to know Kiren, our newest greater one horned rhino! We talk all about how he got to #ZooMiami and how/why we quarantined him upon arrival. 🦏
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We are happy to announce that the wild pair of bald eagles, named “Rita” and “Ron,” have successfully hatched their third egg!!!
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#ZooMiami #BaldEagleNest
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Happy #NationalFoxDay from our 2 gray foxes, Magnolia & Cypress! Both rescues, who were rehabilitated at a local facility, but after being deemed non-releasable due to abandonment as kits, Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission found their permanent home at #ZooMiami. 🦊
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#ZooMiami is happy to announce the births of three Nyala antelopes, all born within a 5 day window! Read more about the happy news here: bit.ly/38Q1TNi.
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Leeloo's protective gaze, Lani's playful antics – #ZooMiami's tiger duo is simply purr-fect! 🐅🧡 #LiveZooMiami #SumatranTigers #TigerCub
📸: Kenneth
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Leeloo's latest workout: Dodging surprise pounces from Lani! 🐅🐯 #ZooMiami #TigerCub #SumatranTiger
📸: David Mintz
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"Hatari," our black rhino, turned 1 today and is loving his enrichment gifts! Wish him a happy birthday in the comments! 🥳
📸 : Janelle Budell
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Happy #InternationalWombatDay from your favorite hairy nosed wombats, Gordon & Adelaide! Did you know wombats have SQUARE shaped poop?! Learn about them from Zoo Miami's Animal Care Coordinator, Yosanni Torres, & visit them in our Australia section on your next visit! #ZooMiami
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#WorldTreeKangarooDay is today, so we're introducing you to our tree roo family: Banyon, Poppy, & Zayna!
Learn more about them here: LINK
Visit Zoo Miami this May 25th for special activities, prizes, & to learn about these amazingly cute animals. ❤️
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The first chick hatched last night and the second one this morning at around 8:30AM! Big challenges ahead for this eagle family but let's hope and pray for the best. Thank you to Wildlife Rescue of Dade County and the Ron Magill Conservation Endowment for making this possible!
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Zoo Miami is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Coedie, a cherished member of our animal family, who was humanely euthanized earlier today following a rapid decline in health. Learn more here:
📸: Ron Magill
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In honor of #SaveTheKoalaDay, we're highlighting our marsupial friends at #ZooMiami! Did you know this #wildfact about our Australian natives? As of February 2022, the Australian government has unfortunately listed the koala as endangered as their population is decreasing. 🐨
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Nom nom nom. Our little herbivore friend, Gumbo the Nutria, is absolutely loving his special treat. 🥕🍠
📸 : Yanni Ramirez
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Meet Mahala, our resident Florida Panther! 🐾 Join us as we share Mahala's story, from how she ended up with us, to her unique name. Stay tuned for more stories about our incredible animals, only at #ZooMiami! #LiveZooMiami
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Leeloo's witches brew > pumpkin spice latte 🤪🎃 #ZooMiami #Halloween
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Today was #ZooMiami’s Sumatran tigress, N’dari’s, second birthday! To celebrate, her keepers created a variety of enrichment items for her to enjoy. Happy Birthday N’dari!🎉
📸: Ron Magill
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Sweet Bella is feeling the love this #ValentinesDay! She, along with everyone at #ZooMiami, wishes you a very loving holiday!
📹 : Andrea Pearson
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Check out Hank the #SlothBear's voluntary blood draw behavior! The keepers here at #ZooMiami engage in medical training with many animals. These sessions get them into the habit of participating in their own veterinary care. Hank definitely earned a tasty treat! #LiveZooMiami
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It's been 30 years since #HurricaneAndrew hit South Florida on Aug. 24th, 1992. For over three decades, this iconic photo has become a representation of how #ZooMiami (then Metrozoo) prevailed over one of its darkest moments.
Photo by Ron Magill
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Zoo Miami celebrates the debut of its 60th giraffe born on Dec 15th. The female calf, born to 13-year-old Sabra and 6-year-old Malcolm, is healthy and exploring her habitat. Giraffes, listed as vulnerable, face conservation challenges. 📷 Ron Magill #ZooMiami #GiraffeBirth
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Today we remember, we honor, we salute. #ZooMiami #MemorialDay
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Congrats to @MiamiHeat for a great season & for being our Eastern Conference Champs, and to @Nuggets on an #NBAFinals victory!
With @DenverZoo winning our bet, #ZooMiami will be donating $2,500 to “Bison, Bighorn Sheep, Boreal Toad + Beyond!” Learn more: bit.ly/43CRA6m
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Did you know – American black bears climb trees for fruit, bird eggs, cactus fruit, honey, acorns and berries. Talk about a brunch spread! #NationalBlackBearDay #WildFact
📸 : Ron Magill
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See how Peggy daintily crosses her legs? Very demure, very cutesy. ✨🐘 #ZooMiami #AfricanElephant #Demure
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Hang out this #InternationalSlothDay with our two-toed sloths! Here are some facts about our slow-moving friends:
🦥They have specially-arranged organs designed for being upside down
🦥Their gripping abilities are so strong, they can remain hanging even posthumously
#ZooMiami
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Could they be any cuter?! Happy #InternationalFriendshipDay from #ZooMiami! 👯♀️
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Did you know that today is #SaveTheEaglesDay? At #ZooMiami we have a few species of eagles, one being the Harpy Eagle! We partnered with the government of Panama & private enterprises to create the #HarpyEagleProject in the Republic of Panama! #HarpyEagleProject
📸 : Allison Huss
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Meet the majestic rulers of the rainforest skies at #ZooMiami - the Harpy Eagles! Come see these incredible birds and learn how they play a vital role in maintaining the ecological balance of the rainforests. 🌳 #LiveZooMiami #WildFacts
📸: @photos_with_jay_108
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Meet Goliath the Galapagos tortoise - born in 1890, he's officially #ZooMiami's oldest resident animal (and older than sliced bread)! Learn more about his story, from back in the Metrozoo days, to his newfound life as a ladies man. 🐢
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It’s all fun and games until you realize you gotta share your enrichment with your fam! 🤣🥹🐻 #ZooMiami #SlothBear
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Flamingos In The Men's Room: How Zoos And Aquariums Handle Hurricanes : NPR ow.ly/dJxo30eZi34
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Sometimes the animals at #ZooMiami can get a little wild! 😜🐒🐦 🐊 #LiveZooMiami
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Also, did you know that yesterday was #InternationalCheetahDay?
Learn how you can help our cheetahs here: internationalcheetahday.com/. #ZooMiami #Cheetah
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Biscuit and Freida are ready to kick off the weekend at #ZooMiami! #LiveZooMiami
📸: Seville Joyce
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May the Fourth be with Jiwa, like Obi-Wan Kenobi he swings through the galaxy with the Force on his side! 🐵✨ #StarWarsDay #MayTheFourth #LiveZooMiami
📸: Andrea Pearson
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Oh Granny, what big ears you have! Did you know – although they have terrible eyesight, black rhinos have incredible hearing! By moving their cone-shaped ears, they’re able to pick up on the tiniest sounds. #WildFact
📸: Ron Magill
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#WildFact – tree kangaroos are mostly solitary animals that spend the majority of their time in trees and sleep 60% of the time. #TreeKangarooAwarenessDay #AZASAFE
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The wait is over - Kiran, the #GreaterOneHornedRhino, is finally out on habitat! Come visit him next time you visit #ZooMiami! 🦏
📸: Katelin Franklin
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We’re celebrating Valentines all month long! 💕 Meet our Orinoco crocodiles, native to Colombia & Venezuela. These two have been inseparable, and at #ZooMiami, we’re doing our part to conserve them with our breeding program, introducing new Orinoco crocodiles to Venezuela!🐊 🌹
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Happy #WorldHippoDay from #ZooMiami! 🌍 While we don’t have modern hippopotamus’ here, our pygmy hippos always steal the show! 🦛 They are endangered, and each visit helps us in their conservation. Swing by to meet these unique, residents of our dense, swampy forests! 🌿💦
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Kiran our newest greater one horned rhino is exploring his new habitat. 🦏 Check him out getting comfortable at his new home with us here at #ZooMiami!
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We are at day 35 since the first egg was laid by Rita the day before Thanksgiving! Most literature says that hatching takes place any time between 35 and 39 days so we should expect the first "pip" to occur at any time! Go to zoomiami.org/bald-eagle-cam to check it out live!!
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As our sloth bear family gets into the festive spirit with their holiday-themed enrichment, we want to wish you Happy Holidays filled with joy, warmth, and bear-y special moments! ✨🎄 From our #ZooMiami family—animals and humans alike—we hope your season is a magical one. 🐻❤️
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Did you know Black Bears are the only species of bear found in Florida? They’re excellent climbers and eat mainly plants and insects! #WildFact
📸 : Ron Magill
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A birthday AND a new boyfriend?! It's been quite the week for our girl Bella who turns 9 years old today! #HappyBirthdayBella!
📸 : Andrea Pearson
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