Ron Magill

Metrozoo's aviary destroyed by Hurricane Andrew in August 1992. (Source: CBS4)

Zoo Miami’s Ron Magill Recalls Hurricane Andrew’s Devastation

Zoo Miami’s Ron Magill reflects back on the damage caused by Hurricane Andrew.

CBS4–2012/08/21

Machito, a 32 year old African elephant, was humanely euthanized at Zoo Miami after rapidly deteriorating from a mysterious illness. (Source: Ron Magill/Zoo Miami)

Zoo Miami Mourning Death Of African Elephant

Officials at Zoo Miami are mourning the death of an African Elephant named Machito after rapidly declining health forced a humane euthanization.

CBS4–2012/07/03

"Jack", Zoo Miami's oldest male Komodo dragon died April 13, 2012. (Source: Ron Magill/Zoo Miami)

Zoo Miami Mourns Loss Of “Jack” The Komodo Dragon

Zoo keepers and employees at Zoo Miami are mourning the death of its oldest male Komodo dragon.

CBS4–2012/04/13

Zoo Miami Adds Big Baby

There’s a new addition to the animal kingdom at Zoo Miami. The newborn giraffe weighs more, and is taller, than the average man and has been “looooong” awaited.

CBS4–2012/03/15

Zoo Miami Doesn’t Monkey Around On Valentine’s Day

Love is in the air across South Florida and whether you’re a hopeless romantic or a swinging single, everybody loves a box of chocolates for Valentine’s Day, except in this case, it was a box of fruits and vegetables along with some peanut butter.

CBS4–2012/02/14

(Source: Michael Rosenberg) Group shot of BARKupy Miami participants on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012.

Animal Lovers Join Forces For BARKupy Miami

You’ve probably heard of Occupy Miami but Saturday, it was BARKupy Miami that filled Tropical Park with four-legged friends and their owners fighting for the right to vote on laws that would save animals.

CBS4–2012/02/11

Officials at Zoo Miami are ecstatic about the arrival of their newest addition, a highly endangered Indian Rhinoceros! It is the first ever such birth in the zoo’s history. It will be several weeks before mother and baby are put on display to ensure that they are not disturbed during the initial bonding period. (Photo Credit: Ron Magill/Zoo Miami)

Stork Stops By Zoo Miami With Rare Rhinoceros Gift

The stork arrived at Zoo Miami and brought a very rare and early Christmas gift.

CBS4–2011/12/29

Zoo Miami Celebrates Attendance Record With Special Gift

Zoo Miami officials are celebrating the highest attendance in the history of the park as they also welcomed some very special guests.

CBS4–2011/11/14

Endangered Giant River Otters Born At Zoo Miami

Zoo Miami has made history once again with the birth of a second litter of endangered Giant River Otters.

CBS4–2011/11/09

Zoo Miami Mourns Loss Of Ambassador “Savannah”

A forceful presence for wildlife conservation has passed away at Zoo Miami. “Savannah”, the zoo’s first ambassador cheetah, was euthanized after several months of declining health due to her advanced age.

CBS4–2011/10/17

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