Naples Zoo

A new program at the Naples Zoo lets visitors get up close and personal with a giant reptile.

The Naples Zoo today announced the birth of two endangered ring-tailed lemurs, born on March 25. Parents, PJ and Julien, were genetically matched by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums cooperatively managed Species Survival Plan Program.

Naples Zoo officials announced Friday morning that 16-year-old Masamba, their beloved African lion, had been humanely euthanized after suffering several age-related issues.

A male ring-tailed lemur was born at the Naples Zoo.

A collaborative effort by animal advocates and Arthrex innovation a wild, female bobcat that was injured during a research capture spent a few weeks at Naples Zoo recovering behind-the-scenes and has been released back into the wild.

The Naples Zoo has a new entrance, a flamingo habitat, and other additions.

A species of great ape found in the forests of Indonesia and Malaysia can now be seen at the Naples Zoo. Zookeepers recently welcomed a family of four orangutans as part of the zoo’s conservation and education initiatives.

Due to the excessive heat, the Naples Zoo will close early, at 1 p.m., through Friday, and will set up temporary early access hours through Sept. 30.

The Naples Zoo came through Hurricane Ian just fine, thanks to years of preparation.

In this time of social distancing, people are missing family, coworkers, and neighbors. So how are the animals at the now-closed Naples Zoo faring?…