As Hurricane Milton roars across Florida, zoos and aquariums have either evacuated or relocated their animals for safety.

Florida was not prepared for Hurricane Andrew when the storm ravaged the southern areas of the state in the summer of 1992.

Zoos rarely evacuate animals, Magill said. Some will be safe in their enclosures, while others may need to relocate.

From harbouring flamingos in bathrooms to ensuring koalas' specialised foods, when hurricanes hit, zoos need contingency ...

Ron Magill, director of communications for Zoo Miami, joins "Morning in America" to discuss plans to shelter the attraction's animals during storms brought on by Hurricane Milton. The Category 4 ...

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Park officials plan to move animals from the zoo and animal habitats into hurricane-secure buildings while employing animal experts and veterinarians to monitor the wildlife during the storm.

TAMPA, Fla. — The animals of Tampa Bay's zoos and aquariums are hunkering down ahead of Hurricane Helene's impact. The zoo at Busch Gardens, ZooTampa at Lowry Park and The Florida Aquarium ...

A major hurricane is forecast to slam into Florida’s Gulf Coast on Thursday, unleashing destructive winds, a potentially “life-threatening” storm surge and dangerous amounts of rain.

Hurricane John has struck Mexico’s southern Pacific coast with life-threatening flood potential. John grew from a tropical ...

28, 2022. Hurricane Andrew, the storm that devastated parts of Southwestern Miami Dade county in Florida in 1992 also rapidly intensified. Andrew increased from a minimal hurricane to 175 mph ...