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At approximately 6:30PM yesterday, Sabra, a nearly 12 year old giraffe, gave birth to a female calf.  This morning, Zoo Miami staff members were able to quickly separate mother and calf so that a neonatal exam could be performed.  Neonatal exams are part of a preventative medicine program directed by the zoo’s Animal Health Department in conjunction with the Animal Science Department.  These procedures allow the staff to perform close, hands-on examinations of the newborn... Read More

“Serai,” an 11 year old female endangered clouded leopard, underwent a series of exams in an effort to diagnose what may be causing ongoing issues with vomiting.  Those exams included an ultrasound and an endoscopy where several biopsies were taken from the oral cavity, stomach and small intestine.  During these exams, the Animal Health Team was able to get a closer look at inflammatory tissue that is likely connected to the vomiting issues. The endoscopy and ultrasound... Read More