Animals
Humane Society of Broward seeks loving home for guinea pig Chico, other furry friends
The Humane Society of Broward County isn’t just home to cats and dogs — it’s also caring for small pets like guinea pigs, including a wiggly one named Chico who’s looking for a forever home.
Sanctuary in Broward aims to heal both animals and humans from trauma
Blair Barone, a licensed clinical psychologist, founded The Lucky Horse Sanctuary, about 12 years ago, in Broward County.
Fundraiser to help homeless pets in Broward needs more support
The annual VCA Walk for the Animals is about a week away in Fort Lauderdale.
Zoo Miami mourns death of Rinny the Koala
Zoo Miami officials announced the death of a female koala Monday.
Sloth bear receives physical exam at Zoo Miami
An 11-year-old sloth bear received a physical examination at Zoo Miami, zoo officials confirmed Friday.
New technology helps keep Florida wildlife and cattle safe
Our Eco Team saddled up and visited a ranch where the first of its kind project is protecting cattle and Florida's wildlife.
Video shows birth of baby pony at Tradewinds Park in Broward
Broward County Parks welcomed a new baby pony to Tradewinds Park and Stables on Sunday evening.
Agriculture officials respond after invasive butterfly makes appearance in Key West
A Key West woman spotted a curious looking caterpillar in her backyard and it caught the attention of state officials.
Zoo Miami’s 44-year-old Bornean orangutan Kumang dies
Zoo Miami is mourning the sudden death of “Kumang,” a 44 year-old, female Bornean orangutan, who died on Thursday during recovery from anesthesia following a dental procedure.
Zoo Miami celebrates Florida’s American flamingo conservation on International Flamingo Day
Monday, April 26, is International Flamingo Day, and if there’s anything more quintessentially South Florida (besides coconut trees and sunshine) it’s the American Flamingo. However, what most people don’t know is that the American flamingo hasn’t always been classified as a native species of Florida.
Two adorable lemurs have been spotted across Broward, and one is still on the loose
In a shocking twist, this “only in Florida” story doesn’t involve a ‘gator in a swimming pool — it involves two adorable, yet wild lemurs who seem to have escaped from their home.
Zoo Miami staff help discover a brand new spider species in Miami
Zoo Miami staff helped discover a brand new species of large spider in the critically endangered Pine Rockland forest surrounding Zoo Miami.
Must-see photos! Two giraffe calves born at Zoo Miami
Spring is in the air and the baby boom continues at Zoo Miami! Over the past few days, two baby giraffes, one male, and one female were born nearly back-to-back at the zoo.
South Florida group turns shelter dogs into service animals for veterans
Shelter dogs get a new leash on life as service animals for veterans.
Orphaned baby manatee rescued in the Keys
An orphaned infant manatee was rescued Saturday after being spotted beneath underwater rocks along a dock at a private residence.
Cat lovers in Pompano Beach face fight with city over 60 pets
Julie Fontana and her husband, Tony Fontana, love cats. They often rescue them, and when they find them injured or sick and alone in the streets they get them what they need. They have been investing time, love and money in their cats for about two decades.
Commissioner Bogen, shelter director to work together to improve conditions
Dogs in dirty kennels after Thanksgiving is just the latest in a long list of negligence at a Broward County animal shelter, animal rights activists claim.