Summertime in Florida means a lot of different things: Long afternoons spent on the beach, plenty of opportunities to swim in the state's natural springs, rivers and lakes and of course, keeping your ...

Earlier this year, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission assessed three adorable Florida panther kittens, ages two to four weeks old.

Florida’s fresh bodies of water are perhaps best known for the southern state’s most iconic resident: the American alligator.

Explore the inspiring journey of wildlife rehabilitation with Dawn Barbone and her passion for helping Florida's native ...

If you’re looking for a fun, educational, and immersive day out, the Brevard Zoo is the place to be. Celebrating 31 years as ...

Guests will be able to meet Santa, take photos, enjoy animal encounters, and learn more about wildlife conservation.

Federal authorities intercepted hundreds of box turtles smuggled out of the United States after discovering the animals ...

Florida’s 10-day Python Challenge is underway as hunters take to the Everglades for glory, a $10,000 prize, and to help rid the state of its invasive Burmese python problem. According to the FWC, the ...

In a state with such iconic megafauna as the Florida panther and the American alligator, the shy, reclusive Florida black bear is often overlooked. Until there’s trouble. In less than two weeks, the ...

Despite pleas from animal-rights advocates, Florida wildlife officials on Wednesday approved holding a 23-day bear hunt in December that could lead to 187 bears being killed. The Florida Fish and ...

Florida wildlife officials have confirmed the state's second case of a deadly and highly contagious infection known as "zombie deer disease" in a wild deer. Chronic wasting disease (CWD) was detected ...

Yes. Florida is one of 13 states where raccoon ownership as a pet is legal, according to datapandas.org, an organization that studies government data. However there are a few extra hurdles you'll have ...