Zoo Miami Zoo Miami 2011-2015

[Kifaru Bwana]

A male white faced saki was born May 30th. Its the first birth of a saki at the zoo. It looks like he is being hand reared.

May 25th a black rhino calf was born its gender wasnt revealed.

Cute Alert: New Animal Babies At Zoo Miami CBS Miami

Looks like a girl / female calf to me!

 

[TZFan]

The lion pride is now on display again. Kashifa and her 4 cubs (1 female and 3 males) are doing great and even better news is that she adopted little Kwasi too. Now shes is on display with all 5 cubs. No mention of Dad.

Lion Pride Makes Public Debut At Zoo Miami CBS Miami

 

[vogelcommando]

Another article about the White-faced saki birth :
Zoo Miami Staff Step In To Raise A Vulnerable Baby Monkey - ZooBorns

 

[vogelcommando]

Up-date about the Clouded leopards :
UPDATE: Zoo Miami's Clouded Leopard Cubs - ZooBorns

 

[vogelcommando]

And another article about the Black rhino birth :
Another Big Baby For Zoo Miami - ZooBorns

 

[TeamTapir223]

An Interesting article about expansion involving both the zoo and other projects in the surrounding forest near Zoo Miami.

Walmart in rare forest draws focus to Zoo Miami amusement park - Miami-Dade - MiamiHerald.com

Team Tapir223

 

[Milwaukee Man]

Lion saves lion cub after it falls into moat at Zoo Miami | Latest News - Home

 

[TZFan]

King George, the zoo's king cheetah, has passed away at 16.

Zoo Miami Mourns Loss Of Legendary King Cheetah CBS Miami

 

[WhiteTiger]

King George, the zoo's king cheetah, has passed away at 16.

Zoo Miami Mourns Loss Of Legendary King Cheetah CBS Miami

So, so sad! I loved King George and was fortunate enough to get to interact with him. Truly an incredible animal. At least he lived long. I wish they had bred him. I hope to goodness some more king cheetahs are imported to the US soon.

 

[Milwaukee Man]

Iconic Silverback Gorilla Dies At Zoo Miami CBS Miami

 

[BeardsleyZooFan]

Albert and Winnie Sami, an elderly couple, gave nearly $5 million to Zoo Miami on the condition that they remain anonymous until their deaths.
Couple Donates Millions to Zoo Miami Anonymously - NBC News

 

[BeardsleyZooFan]

A $1.35 million donation will fund renovations for Australian exhibits at the zoo.
New gift to support Australian critters at Zoo Miami | The Miami Herald

 

[TZFan]

The zoo has huge new development plans.

Developer receives $13.5 million to build theme park at Zoo Miami | News - Home

 

[TZFan]

The Gail S. Posner Trust has donated $1.35 million to help build the Gail S. Posner Trust Australian Complex.

Zoo Miami, Zoological Society receive $1.35 million donation

 

[BeardsleyZooFan]

A 17-year old male giraffe named Fezzik died after experiencing health complications over the last few months.
Beloved giraffe dies at Zoo Miami | News - Home

 

[vogelcommando]

Bonneted bat at Zoo Maimi :
Rare Bonneted Bat Finds Home at Zoo Miami - ZooBorns

 

[Milwaukee Man]

K'wasi and Saba the young lions will soon be heading to Lion Country Safari to breed with their females.

Zoo Miami Lions Find Mates Through ‘Animal Dating Service? CBS Miami

 

[Milwaukee Man]

Zoo Miami Mourns Loss Of “Cobber” The Koala CBS Miami

 

[TheMightyOrca]

Zoo Miami is hosting an "exotic animal amnesty day". Exotic pet owners who no longer want their pets will be able to turn their animal in to the zoo without being penalized, even if the animal requires a license that the owner doesn't have. They're doing this to discourage people from releasing their unwanted exotic pets into the wild. The animals will then be put up for adoption by registered adopters. (it seems they even have registered adopters qualified to own the bigger exotics like tigers) I think this is pretty cool!

 

[LaughingDove]

Zoo Miami is hosting an "exotic animal amnesty day". Exotic pet owners who no longer want their pets will be able to turn their animal in to the zoo without being penalized, even if the animal requires a license that the owner doesn't have. They're doing this to discourage people from releasing their unwanted exotic pets into the wild. The animals will then be put up for adoption by registered adopters. (it seems they even have registered adopters qualified to own the bigger exotics like tigers) I think this is pretty cool!

I think it's a good idea but I have the nagging thought that this will just encourage the keeping of exotics, especially if this event is done regularly. People may think that they can buy baby animals and then when they're too big just get rid of them or buy a pet and try it for a week then when they're bored of it give it away without getting in trouble at all. So I don't think this really works to be honest.