Zoo Miami

Zoos are experiencing multiple swatting calls involving references to lions, tigers, and bomb-sniffing dogs. Zoo Miami spent $1 million to upgrade security cameras and hired a security detail from the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office following these incidents.

Yatir Nitzany was fined $180 for capturing a python in Everglades National Park but his case was dismissed. The incident sparked debate over handling invasive species, with conservationist Ron Magill advocating for legal changes to allow such actions.

Laurel and Libby, two 16-year-old American black bear sisters at Zoo Miami, underwent routine wellness exams at the zoo’s animal hospital. The procedures included radiographs, ultrasound, dental cleaning, vaccines, and an eye exam. The bears are in good health with minor issues and have fully recovered.