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species as she gave birth to two
litters during her time here. Mama
and her daughter were moved to a
behind-the-scenes area last year to
make way for the rescued Florida black
bear habitat, where they thrived with
increased privacy.
Remembering Mama
Back in April, we had to say a hard
goodbye to 15-year-old red wolf Mama.
She arrived at the Zoo in 2007, playing
a crucial role in the conservation of her
Unfortunately, Mama’s quality of life
began declining earlier this year and
the decision was made to humanely
euthanize her. Because wolves are highly
social animals, we relocated Mama’s
10-year-old daughter; she is now settling
nicely into her new home with another
wolf at the Virginia Living Museum!
Leave Your Mark on the Zoo
Our stunning new Celebration Garden is the perfect place to honor a loved one
or commemorate a special occasion. Email [email protected] or call
321-254-9453, ext. 239 for more information.
Learn and Play
Make memories experiencing Brevard
County outdoors through our free
Family Nature Club! For more
information and to register, email
[email protected] or call
321-254-9453, ext. 252.
Do you know any 13–16-year-olds
passionate about animals, conservation
and their community? They might be
a great fit for our Zoo Teen program!
Visit brevardzoo.org/zoo-teen-programs
before Sunday, October 13 to apply.
If your child has unique sensory-
processing needs, be sure to join us for
Sensory Boo at the Zoo on Saturday,
October 5 from 5 to 7 p.m. Visit
brevardzoo.org/special-events to register
for this evening of candy, games and
more seasonal fun.
Four-year-old male Meru somehow
cracked his upper left tusk earlier
this year, angling it straight toward
his skull.
Red Ruffed Lemurs Move In Meru’s Toothy Troubles
Sisters Julienne and Juniper made their
debut this summer. Be sure to visit them
in Expedition Africa! North Sulawesi babirusas have unique
upper canines that grow through the
top of the snout and curve backward.
Worried the tusk would grow into his
cranium or develop an infection, we
brought Meru into surgery to remove
this portion of the tusk and trim the
tip of his other tusk. While he was
anesthetized, our veterinary staff
conducted a general wellness exam
and found him to be in otherwise great
health. Meru made a full recovery and
is now back to his normal self!
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