Pets and Animals
Re-riding the revised Expedition Odyssey at SeaWorld
The flying-theater attraction goes above Arctic scenes with new film plus enhanced queue.
Central Florida Zoo mixes disco, fundraiser, 50th anniversary
Sanford non-profit organization looks to raise money with dinner and dancing event.
Gatorland opens Guzzlin’ Gator, adds Crooked Can beer collaboration
Attraction teams with Winter Garden brewer for Grinnin' Gator lager
Orlando board-game makers rolling into Science Night Live
Local makers will present games at Orlando Science Center.
Disney World springs into summer with updates, upgrades
Refreshed attractions arrive in theme parks
Hurricane season 2026: How do you keep your pets safe?
To keep your pet safe in a hurricane, you have the following options: keep the...
Adopt a saved beagle from these Florida animal rescues
Hundreds of beagles, national superstars after a dramatic rescue from a Wisconsin research lab two...
Disney: ‘Bluey’ area to feature virtual queue, Jumping Junction
Bluey's Wild World at Conservation Station will debut at Animal Kingdom later this month, along...
DeSantis signs legislation toughening penalties for animal cruelty
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday signed a pair of bills aimed at shielding pets and...
Brevard Zoo announces death of beloved giraffe
The Brevard Zoo announced the death of their 9-year-old giraffe, Floyd.
SeaWorld: Electric Ocean to feature animal and aerial shows
New drone show, 'Dolphins: Touch the Sky' are among park additions in June
Big Dog Ranch Rescue gets 97 more beagles, offers Mother’s Day Adoption Special to make room
A new busload of beagles arrived at Big Dog Ranch Rescue on Wednesday night, pushing...
Lost dog found in Florida reunited with owner after 12-year separation
A stray husky named Sierra found in Florida was reunited with her owner after 12...
Male coyote swam 2 miles to Alcatraz Island, twice as far as biologists had expected
It turns out the male coyote actually made an even longer swim from nearby Angel...
Disney animal-care VP to become North Carolina Zoo director
Mark Penning joined Disney in 2012 and is known for baby animal updates
Florida’s Big Dog Ranch Rescue receives 300 beagles saved from Wisconsin lab
Big Dog Ranch Rescue in Loxahatchee and the Center for a Humane Economy reached an...
Central Florida Zoo: Bandit, one of its 13 transplanted sloths, has died
The animal was originally slated to be included in Sloth World, a planned International Drive...
Gatorland’s Swamp Walk: What to see, where to catch old Florida vibes
Strolling through the home of actual Florida wildlife is now enhanced with conservation information and...
Sloth update: Zoo sees health improvement, vet says
Sanford zoo works to keep 13 animals — once destined for Sloth World — warm,...
Sloth World will not open following dozens of animal deaths: report
The news comes amid growing scrutiny of the planned I-Drive attraction, which had not been...
China will send giant pandas to Atlanta again
China announced it will send two giant pandas, Ping Ping and Fu Shuang
Exploring Epcot’s corners: Marathons, gods, capybaras, more
Walt Disney World’s second-oldest park has many ways to entertain beyond riding and imbibing.
Animal deaths at planned Sloth World on I-Drive come under scrutiny
Sloth World, a new attraction on Orlando's I-Drive that was announced last year, imported dozens...
This pig got his parents together and won a world record, all in 4 years
Adopting the pig was one of the best decisions she has ever made.
BarkHaven hosts first dog-friendly music festival, ‘Barkchella’
Orlando's BarkHaven dog park and bar is hosting its first official dog-friendly music festival, "Barkchella"...
Pop quiz: Touring Disney’s Animal Kingdom today
A walk through Disney's fourth theme park includes new snack, a chubby cheetah and a...
SeaWorld updating Expedition Odyssey, Arctic attraction that opened last year
The. immersive adventure ride to close for 40 days to move into Fire & Ice...
From ice cream to jazz music: 21 spring-centric events this weekend in Central Florida
From ice cream to art-inspired floral decor and mini golf to bluegrass, a full slate...
Beloved Buddy, the biggest alligator at Gatorland, has died
The gator, who weighed about 1,000 pounds and was 'king of the swamp,' had been...
World’s oldest known tortoise still very much alive despite rumor to the contrary
The world’s oldest living land animal is still kicking despite a social media hoax.
Pet Alliance opens new $15 million shelter with 25,000 square feet of space
Pet Alliance is cutting the ribbon on its $15 million Kylie J. Capri Campus and...
Photo gallery: The ‘Feline Oscars’
The ‘Feline Oscars’ featured more than 200 cats in Bucharest, Romania.
What’s new at the Central Florida Zoo? Insider tours, fossas, VR, more
Insider tours, fossa pups, virtual reality and special events are among the latest happenings at...
French bulldog frenzy may be cooling in US, but dachshunds are riding high
Americans still dig French bulldogs, retrievers and German shepherds. But dachshunds are increasingly hot dogs.
How two Big Bear eagles became social media’s hottest love story
The story of two eagles becoming an internet sensation goes back nearly 20 years.
SeaWorld parent company reports drops in attendance, revenue
"Our fiscal 2025 results did not meet our expectations," United Parks CEO Marc Swanson says.
Survey: Gatorland heads list of top roadside attractions in US
The Orange Blossom Trail attraction has been open since 1949.
Pet sounds: Why some dog owners share music with their 4-legged friends
Experts say music can be a paw-sitive experience, but it's crucial to know your dog.
Paws in the Park returns to Lake Eola this weekend for 32nd year
Thousands of dogs and their humans will gather this weekend as annual tradition returns
Epcot: Diving into 40 years of the Seas
Change has been a constant at attraction, but it still has manatees, a giant aquarium...
Some gifted dogs can learn new toy names by eavesdropping on owners
It's a skill that only observed in a few animals, like parrots and apes.
‘Cold-stunned’ turtles get warm welcome, medical care at SeaWorld
Fourteen endangered Kemp’s ridley sea turtles receiving care with a goal of returning to the...
Disney displays 3 Taylor Swift tour costumes in theme park
Hollywood Studios temporarily spotlights superstar looks inside its Walt Disney Presents attraction.
Unleash the hounds! And terriers and lapdogs. The American Kennel Club adds 3 breeds
Three more dog breeds joined the American Kennel Club’s roster of recognized breeds on Tuesday,...
Insuring your pet? You should know about these changes to Florida law
The new law aims to provide more information to consumers so they will know what's...
Sloth World plans quiet existence on bustling I-Drive
Rainforest-inspired setting in heart of Central Florida’s tourism district will house dozens of the low-energy...
25 years strong: AKC National Championship brings thousands of dogs to Orlando
Breed-specific judging and group shows this weekend will determine which canine emerges as America’s national...
A symphony of woofs: This is what happens when 2,397 golden retrievers gather in an Argentina park
The event broke the unofficial world record for the largest-ever gathering of golden retrievers.