Sully, a young spider monkey, had his arm amputated after getting entangled in zoo enclosure mesh and sustaining a severe injury. Brevard Zoo expects him to adapt well despite the accident.

Wekiwa Springs State Park implements a day-use reservation pilot program to mitigate traffic and enhance visitor experience, effective March 12 through September 1.

Kissimmee introduces "EcoTour Services" boat tours at Lake Tohopekaliga and Shingle Creek for nature enthusiasts offering educational and accessible experiences focused on conservation.

Kissimmee Lakefront Park introduces AR art installations, part of the City Unseen initiative, transforming murals into interactive experiences via a mobile app.

Astor Lions Park facilities, including the playground and dog park, are closed due to nearby library construction but will reopen December 18. The library remains open.

Osceola County officials have broken ground on Westside Technology Park in Four Corners, merging recreation with tech-education while practicing environmental conservation.

SeaWorld Orlando has taken in 12 cold-stunned Kemp's ridley sea turtles as part of a multi-organization rescue effort, focusing on their rehabilitation and eventual release.

Disney's Animal Kingdom introduced a new lion pride to aid conservation and aligns with the "Protect the Pride" campaign and the release of "Mufasa: The Lion King."

Tucker Ranch Park and Nature Preserve reopens free of charge after repairs from Hurricane Milton damage, featuring restored natural areas, enhanced infrastructure, and daily access from 8 am to 5 pm.

Orange County has conserved 1,700 acres of land through the Green PLACE program, using a $100 million fund set for ecological preservation. The program, backed by officials and environmentalists, aims to balance urban growth and biodiversity.

Rafiki, a 13-year-old male giraffe at the Central Florida Zoo, died after battling a chronic illness. He was part of the Species Survival Plan to conserve giraffes.

Orlando couple donates two Australian Black Swans to Lake Eola Park as an anniversary gift, enhancing the diversity of the local swan population amidst recent hardships.

Disney's Animal Kingdom announced the birth of Bakso, a critically endangered Sumatran tiger cub, marking the first such birth at the park in seven years.