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Wednesday, July 27, 2022

Pints for Parrots

Naples Zoo and KC’s Parrot 41 Bar & Grill Partner for “Pints for Parrots” to Save World’s Largest Macaw The Parrot is back and still helping their namesake bird! Created by Patrick Daly, one of the original owners of The Parrot Bar and Grill, KC’s Parrot 41 Bar and Grill carries on the tradition at its new location on east US 41 across from the Collier County Courthouse. Naples Zoo is excited to partner with them again for the third Pints for Parrots eve... Read More
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Tuesday, April 6, 2021

Drink Beer. Help Panthers.

An unknown neurological disorder is causing panthers and bobcats to have severe difficulty walking – a threat to their very survival. State and Federal agencies are conducting extensive research including placing remote trail cameras to detect potential cases to move toward a solution. Recently, seven cameras in that study were stolen from Big Cypress National Preserve. Beyond the theft itself, the data from those cameras is forever lost. To help, Riptide Brewing Company... Read More
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Friday, January 22, 2021

Naples Zoo Announces Birth of Critically Endangered Eastern Bongo

Naples Zoo is celebrating the birth of a critically endangered Eastern bongo calf - our first baby of 2021. Five-year-old bongo, Amara, gave birth to a female calf at approximately 6:00 pm Sunday, January 17, 2021. The calf weighs 46 pounds and stands approximately 2 feet tall. The calf received a neonatal exam from the Zoo's licensed veterinary technician and was found to be healthy and thriving. The full examination included taking the calf’s temperature, heart rate, respirator... Read More
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Wednesday, December 23, 2020

FWC and Naples Zoo Rescue and Release Florida Panther

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and Naples Zoo successfully released a rescued Florida panther back to the wild on Tuesday, December 22, 2020.  Click here to watch the release video!                          Naples Zoo began a collaborative effort with the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the FWC to assist with Florida panther rescue efforts five years ago. Since the start of the partne... Read More
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Friday, December 11, 2020

Injured Florida Panther Rescued by FWC and Naples Zoo

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and Naples Zoo have partnered again on a rescue effort for an injured Florida panther. On December 9, 2020, around 4:00 pm, the FWC received a call about a Florida panther that had been hit by a vehicle and was still alive. The accident occurred on Oil Well Road, just west of the junction with State Road 29. FWC panther biologists responded to the call and safely transported the panther back to Naples Zoo’s Glass Animal Hospital fo... Read More
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Friday, January 24, 2020

Naples Zoo Announces First Birth of 2020: Critically Endangered Slender-Horned Gazelle

Naples Zoo is celebrating the birth of a critically endangered slender- horned gazelle. First time mother, Clover, gave birth to a male calf at approximately 10:30 am on Wednesday, January 22nd.  The calf weighs approximately 3.5 pounds and stands a little over 1 foot tall. The calf was born on exhibit and is already available for public viewing. This species is also part of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Species Survival Plan® (SSP). Naples Zoo participates in this nat... Read More
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Thursday, January 9, 2020

Naples Zoo Announces Final Birth of 2019: The Zoo's Biggest Baby Boom Year Ever

Naples Zoo is celebrating the birth of a critically endangered Eastern bongo calf. Four-year-old bongo, Amara, gave birth to a male calf at 8:25 am Monday, December 30th.  The calf weighs approximately 48 pounds and stands approximately 2 feet tall. Naples Zoo is proud to report that 2019 was the biggest baby boom the Zoo has ever had in its 50 year history at 15 live births. The births included two critically endangered mountain bongo calves, two endangered clouded leopard kittens, fiv... Read More
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Tuesday, November 12, 2019

Naples Zoo Holds Ribbon Cutting for the Glass Animal Hospital and Smith Animal Commissary

Naples Zoo is thrilled to announce the completion and ribbon cutting for the Glass Animal Hospital and Smith Animal Commissary on November 12, 2019. This important project was completely funded through the support of lead donors Tanya and Denny Glass, Vickie and David Smith and many other generous donors and supporters.  The new, 10,000 square-foot Glass Animal Hospital and Smith Animal Commissary includes: - A full surgical suite - hospitalization rooms  - necropsy examination roo... Read More
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Monday, July 29, 2019

Lion Cubs Debut at Naples Zoo

Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens is excited to announce that the lion cubs will make their grand debut to the public on Wednesday, July 31, 2019. After a community supported naming contest, the cubs have been named Karoo, Ruaha, and Chobe, after three national parks in South Africa. The cubs are thriving and the introduction to their father, Masamba, went very well. Naples Zoo is excited to invite the community out to meet lion cubs for the first time in over 30 years. The cubs were born... Read More
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Monday, July 1, 2019

Critically Endangered Red-Ruffed Lemurs Born at Naples Zoo

Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens is celebrating the birth and debut of three critically endangered red-ruffed lemurs. The adorable brothers made their debut to the public Friday, June 28. Naples Zoo’s newest residents were named by the people who spend the most time with them - their keepers. The first born is Chip, next is Jalapeno and then Pico, after their spicy personalities. The red-ruffed lemurs were born on May 5th to 11-year-old mother Ruby. Ruby and her mate, 4-year-old Indy,&... Read More
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