Miami, FL
Final stop: ‘Zoofari’ at Zoo Miami will be pulled off the tracks next month
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MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. – After almost 4 a long time, the monorail at Zoo Miami will quickly be pulled off the tracks, however you continue to have an opportunity to take photos of it by means of March 2nd.
The “Zoofari” opened in 1982 and initially consisted of three trains that supplied elevated transportation across the zoo on a 2.2-mile lengthy observe.
Two further trains have been added in 1987, which had been used on the World’s Honest in New Orleans.
In accordance with zoo officers, Hurricane Andrew severely broken the monorail in 1992 and it took a number of months to complete repairs.
Henry Gomez of Transportation Zoo Miami stated that the issue with conserving the monorail operating was its age and that the unique producer went out of enterprise and replacements turned unavailable.
“Our upkeep division actually did an exquisite job to carry it along with no matter they may we had numerous components manufactured. It’s not cost-effective at this level. The substitute is exuberant.”
Zoo guests particularly loved the monorail in the course of the summer time because it supplied aid from the warmth in its air-conditioned vehicles.
“The air-con in the summertime months was large.,” stated Ron Magill of Zoo Miami. “There was additionally a visible attraction to it. You’re strolling by means of a park and you’ve got this stunning modern-looking monorail going above you. It was like a Disney Junior. It gave numerous credibility to the park,” Magill stated, including that it gave it the park the look of a “critical attraction.”
Zoo officers say will probably be expensive to take away the monorail and observe, however it is going to nonetheless be significantly inexpensive than making an attempt to maintain the outdated system operational.
Work to deconstruct the monorail is predicted to start on the finish of the yr.
“Although the monorail is now not operational, Zoo Miami has different sources of transportation accessible throughout the park together with common tram excursions in addition to safari cycle leases. They are going to be trams shall be added within the close to future. As well as, particular VIP golf cart excursions can be found by reservation on-line and thru the group gross sales division, in accordance with Zoo Miami.
Your final likelihood to snap photos of the monorail shall be from Feb. 16 by means of March 2nd.
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Miami, FL
Zoo Miami celebrates first-ever hatching of threatened Texas horned lizards
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MIAMI – For the first time, Zoo Miami has successfully hatched threatened Texas horned lizards as part of a conservation effort to boost their wild populations, zoo spokesman Ron Magill confirmed Tuesday in a news release.
Zoo Miami, in collaboration with the Center for Conservation & Research at San Antonio Zoo, has established “a satellite colony of Texas horned lizards to produce hatchlings under human care as part of the Texas Horned Lizard Reintroduction Project,” Magill wrote in the news release.
The hatchlings, once they are stable, will be transported to Texas and released in carefully selected sites by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, according to Magill.
Known colloquially as “horned frogs” or “horny toads,” the Texas horned lizard is an iconic species and the official state lizard of Texas, where it is listed as threatened and protected by law, the news release stated.
The lizard, which is distinguished by the horns on its head and rows of spiny scales along its sides, typically measures between 3 and 5 inches in length.
Magill said it normally inhabits dry grasslands, savannas, and deserts, with skin adapted to absorb water from dew and sand.
Zoo Miami said the species faces several threats, including habitat fragmentation, invasive species, and pesticide use.
According to Magill, harvester ants, the lizard’s primary food source, have declined due to competition with invasive fire ants and the use of pesticides. As a result, the Texas horned lizard population has decreased by more than 30% over the last 40 years.
The horned lizard’s first eggs were laid at the end of June, and the first hatching occurred on Aug. 9 at Zoo Miami, Magill confirmed Tuesday.
He said seven more hatchlings have since emerged, with more eggs still incubating.
The tiny hatchlings, which are small enough to fit on a quarter, “are being carefully monitored and fed fruit flies and small insect larvae until they are stable for transport,” Zoo Miami wrote in Tuesday’s news release.
Magill said zoo staff will then accompany the hatchlings to Texas to work with the San Antonio Zoo and other collaborators to release them back into the wild.
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Miami, FL
Multiple Miami Heat Players Given Favorable Odds To Land In Hall Of Fame
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The Miami Heat are filled with talent of all ages, but two of the most established players are nearing the end of their careers.
With retirement on the horizon for Jimmy Butler and even closer for Kevin Love, Hall of Fame conversations are also emerging. Basketball Reference lists Butler with a 72.98 percent chance to make it while Love comes in slightly higher at 73.47 percent.
Love signed a two-year, $8 million contract to return to the Heat this offseason, a deal that will likely follow with retirement. He is expected to still make solid contributions, averaging 8.8 points and 6.1 rebounds on 44 percent shooting last year.
The Heat selected Indiana big man Kel’el Ware in the NBA Draft, paving the way for Love to mentor him. Ware will also learn from three-time All-Star center Bam Adebayo, who is entering his prime.
Butler, who is entering a contract year, seemingly has more time left in his career. He’s expected to hunt a maximum contract next summer, either from the Heat or elsewhere. The 34-year-old is dealing with health issues, meaning retirement could come into consideration sooner than anticipated.
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Miami, FL
Gisele Bündchen, Joaquim Valente Go Water-Biking Past Tom Brady's Miami Home
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While Tom Brady is gearing up for his first season as an NFL announcer … his ex-wife, Gisele Bündchen, is enjoying herself by water-biking with her man, Joaquim Valente — and interestingly enough, they rode right by the former quarterback’s house!!
The 44-year-old model was spotted out on the Miami waters alongside her jiu-jitsu instructor-turned-boyfriend … and their route led them through the waters near TB12’s pad.
Of course, the exes are neighbors of sorts … as Gisele’s $11 million home is pretty close to Tom’s. It’s unclear if Brady was home during their water-biking fun … but we’re hoping for his sake he was elsewhere.
Bündchen rocked a tiny black top with a leopard-printed skirt for the outing … and Valente elected for camo-printed trunks and a ballcap.
This isn’t the first time we’ve seen the couple take part in activities out on Miami’s waters … in June, they picked up the paddleboards and took them out for a spin — alongside Tom and Gisele’s kiddos.
It also further proves the two are very much still in a relationship … as rumors were swirling earlier this year that they were dunzo, but clearly, they’re going strong.
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