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Tallahassee
Joined April 2013
Don't miss the enrichment time!
Happy World Sloth Bear Day! 🖤 We’re longtime supporters of @wildlifesos and their work protecting sloth bears in India. Learn more about this work at their habitat today, then catch sloth bear cub enrichment at 2:30 p.m.! 📷Ron Magill and Janelle Budell
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Know before you go.
If you are traveling to Northwest Florida in the next few days, check current conditions for your specific destination before you go. Some areas are still recovering from Hurricane Isaias. Assessments are underway. Much of the rest of the state is open, but confirm with your hotel, your attraction, and your transportation provider before you travel. Travelers can also get real-time destination views with our Florida Now livecam page to make accurate determinations about travel plans. Traveler advisories, emergency lodging options, and the Florida Now webcams are available at: VISITFLORIDA.com/more/curren…. For official updates: @FLSERT and FloridaDisaster.org.
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Manatees are so interesting!
Manatee Monday fun fact: Manatees can sleep underwater! This allows them to surface, inhale, and return without fully waking. Talk about mastering the art of sleeping in! #ManateeMonday
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Member Monday spotlight: @zoomiami! Home to incredible wildlife from around the world, Zoo Miami brings conservation, education, and unforgettable animal experiences together for visitors of all ages. #MemberMonday #FAM #ZooMiami
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Now open!
💡 More Big Ideas Are Clicking Into Place! The ORIGINAL MAGNA-TILES® EXPERIENCE opens Oct. 9 at MODS with hands-on challenges exploring magnetic forces, engineering and creative problem-solving. Oct. 9–Jan. 4 | mods.org/magnatilesexperienc…
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Help shape the future of Florida tourism! @VISITFLORIDA is developing its 2027–2031 Strategic Plan with industry input. Upcoming sessions: October 29: Jacksonville November 19: Orlando Learn more: bit.ly/4yXaO6k #VISITFlorida #FloridaTourism
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So cool!
Last week one of our supporters was able to meet with ranger Caitlin at Homosassa Springs State Park! Isabelle loves manatees but had never seen one live. Over the last 3 years she adopted Betsy who she finally got to meet. It was a great experience for the whole family!
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Do your little ones attend Homeschool Thursdays at The Bishop?
Homeschool Thursday starts THIS Thursday, October 8! We’re kicking off the season with Cosmic Forces, so get ready for hands-on learning, discovery, and plenty of out-of-this-world fun! Pre-register beforehand: bit.ly/3VE3iet
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The more you learn!
Footprints from humans of various sizes! These footprints weren’t made as someone walked across our beautiful Florida beaches, but as people walked across the shoreline of a now-extinct lake within the borders of White Sands National Park in New Mexico. #FossilDay
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Do you know how to properly enjoy an art museum? 🤣 #FAM #FunnyFriday #MuseumMemes
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Will we see you there?
From Florida fossils to finds from the Nebraska Badlands, there’s plenty to explore at Fossil Day at The Bishop! Join us Saturday, October 17, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Bring your questions and explore what fossils reveal about the past! #FossilDay
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Creepy, but inviting! 😝
The countdown to Miami’s wildest night is on! 🎭🌙 On Saturday, October 17th, Monster Masquerade takes over Zoo Miami after dark! Come dressed to impress, dance under the moonlight, and get a little wild! Grab your tickets now before they disappear at bit.ly/3HrZZDE! 👻
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Will you be attending Fall Camp: Creature Quest?
🍂From November 23rd–25th, Zoo Miami Fall Camp: Creature Quest takes campers on a zoo-wide adventure filled with animal encounters, challenges, and discoveries around every corner. 🎟️ Non-members: $175 | Zoo Miami Members: $140 wiht code Register: bit.ly/3V2G1m8.
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See you there!
Join us for a SPOOKtacular weekend at Zoo Miami! 🎃 On Saturday, October 24th, and Sunday, October 25th, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Zoo Boo is taking over Zoo Miami, sponsored by @ExpertKidsCare! Zoo Boo is included with your admission, so grab tickets at bit.ly/4pQ0k4M.
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One photograph can tell a powerful story. Discover “Presence: The Photography Collection of Judy Glickman Lauder,” opening October 18 at @art_sarasota. Add this exhibition to your fall plans! #MuseumMember #SarasotaMuseum #FAMMember
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You won't want to miss this!
Experience The Last Frontier like never before with Zoo Miami’s Chief of Animal Health, Dr. Gwen Myers, on our Into the Wild: Alaska Glaciers, Grizzlies and Coastal Wonders trip from June 15th-25th, 2027! 🐻🏔️ Book your spot and learn more at bit.ly/47HaaxG.
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Did you celebrate World Space Week?
#WorldSpaceWeek kicks off today! We’re launching into a full week of out-of-this-world discovery, with a new space theme to explore each day. First up: ROCKETS! 🚀 Then tomorrow, we’re heading to the MOON. 🌙 Space Week runs Oct 4–10. See daily schedule: mosi.org/event/space-week/
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What a fun time during Space Week!
Yesterday was out of this world! 🚀 We took on the Moon Rover Challenge, built straw rockets and had plenty of fun launching into #WorldSpaceWeek at MOSI. But the mission isn’t over yet. 👀 See what’s next: mosi.org/event/space-week/
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Did you attend, or were you too scare to go? 😉
Join us for a one-night-only Monster Masquerade pop-up at The Dead Flamingo on October 9th, from 6PM to midnight! 🌙🧛 Don't miss this spooky night of fun before Monster Masquerade takes over Zoo Miami on Saturday, October 17th! 🎃🦩👻 Get your tickets at bit.ly/3HrZZDE
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We can't wait for the reopening!
Mammoth Moves 🦣 During our exhibit building closure, our exhibit team and paleontologists temporarily moved our iconic mammoth to replace the flooring – no small feet, um, feat! 🦣 Blog + photos: floridamuseum.ufl.edu/exhibi… 📢 Reopening our exhibits building on Nov. 23, 2026!
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