Zoo Miami's "Rita" underwent partial amputation of wing
Rita started showing signs of infection in that wing and a loss of circulation
Rita started showing signs of infection in that wing and a loss of circulation
Rita will not be released back into the wild but will live the rest of her life under close human care and become the zoo's ambassador for her species.
The zoo's Turtle Hospital opens its doors to turtles in need from around the country. Last week, it received its first out-of-state patients.
The turtle arrived at Zoo Miami on November 5th after being found tangled in a net and in a lethargic, weak condition
"Rita has beaten the odds by surviving this devastating trauma that would have surely claimed her life with the help and extensive care administered by all the parties involved." Zoo officials say.
"Rita has beaten the odds by surviving this devastating trauma that would have surely claimed her life with the help and extensive care administered by all the parties involved." Zoo officials say.
Right now, she's still in critical condition but somewhat stabilized.
Right now, she's still in critical condition but somewhat stabilized.
Zoo Miami honors Miami-Dade Fire Rescue
Zoo Miami officials announced Thursday that they have had to say goodbye to one of their elephants.
Zoo Miami officials announced Thursday that they have had to say goodbye to one of their elephants.
This Thanksgiving, Zoo Miami has something extra special to be thankful for, as a healthy male giraffe was born at the zoo.
This Thanksgiving, Zoo Miami has something extra special to be thankful for, as a healthy male giraffe was born at the zoo.
The loggerhead sea turtle named "Baymax," which first arrived at the Zoo Miami Sea Turtle Hospital on May 22nd, was put to sleep last Friday, according to Zoo Miami and the Loggerhead Marinelife Center.
Two, sibling black bears at Zoo Miami got the all clear after their checkups.
Laurel and Libby are 12-year-old American black bear sisters that arrived at Zoo Miami in 2013 and reside in the Florida: Mission Everglades exhibit at Zoo Miami.
Zoo staff will work on ensuring that the zoo and all of its residents are properly prepared.
Zoo Miami hopes to reopen on Thursday
Zoo Miami's newborn giraffe calf was introduced into her herd today as her mother Sabra looked on.
Zoo Miami's newborn giraffe calf was introduced into her herd today as her mother Sabra looked on.
Baby giraffe makes her debut at Zoo Miami.
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The 120-pound female calf, born at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, is Sabra's sixth. It's also the 57th giraffe to be born at Zoo Miami.
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The 1600 sq. ft. facility consists of five saltwater enclosures which will serve as "recovery beds" for up to 16 sea turtles that are brought in for treatment.
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