Naples Zoo Blog

Friday, September 4, 2020

Saving Vultures and Putting an End to their Bad Reputation

By Kirsti Mahon, Naples Zoo Show Keeper Though my animal training career began almost 10 years ago working with dolphins, my heart landed working with land mammals and birds. Never did I imagine that one of my favorites would be vultures. Our resident black vulture, Omen, has not only taught me so much in regard to training, but he has also inspired me to be an advocate for vultures all over the world. Unfortunately, due to negative media and a deep misunderstanding, vultures get a bad r... Read More

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Monday, February 24, 2020

Helping Panamanian Golden Frog Conservation

By Vittoria Vaturi, Naples Zoo Reptile Keeper Growing up, my love for nature and wildlife started with amphibians. I have early memories of being in my backyard watching frogs jumping into a pond and living their natural lives. It was at that moment I knew I wanted a career with wildlife. I made that dream a reality when I became a reptile keeper here at Naples Zoo. My dreams came true again this year when I traveled to El Valle, Panama to help with Project Golden Frog. Project Gol... Read More

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Tuesday, December 12, 2017

Naples Zoo: The Learning Never Stops

By Kelsey Burr, Marketing Associate You’re never too old to stop learning. At Naples Zoo, we strive to make that a reality, by offering educational programs for all ages. Our mission statement is to inspire people of all ages to respect, value and help conserve wildlife and our natural world. By providing a variety of programs and experiences for guests, we hope to do just that. Wild Encounters Families who want a unique behind-the-scenes experience can book one... Read More

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Wednesday, July 5, 2017

South America's Rare Giants Continue to Surprise

By Tim Tetzlaff, Director of Conservation Like innocents arriving through a portal from the Pleistocene past, South America’s giant armadillos and giant anteaters naively wander a gauntlet of modern dangers. To give voice to these quiet creatures, a team of conservationists led by Dr. Arnaud Desbiez and supported by zoos continues to raise awareness as they answer foundational questions that just may let these creatures survive in the today’s Anthropocene age. Their efforts we... Read More

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