In January 2019, the Gulf Breeze Zoo added a family of Orangutans and started their “Spirit of Sumatra†conservation program. Recently, the Zoo received high honors from the Zoological Association of America…
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PETA goes after Gulf Breeze Zoo
PETA has filed formal comments with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (FWS) opposing the Gulf Breeze Zoo’s (GBZ) application for a permit to breed endangered animals. PETA points out that captive-bred…
Zoo is making comeback
The Ft. Walton Beach Daily News reports that new owner and CEO Eric Mogensen of the Gulf Breeze Zoo says attendance is about 15 percent higher than what was budgeted. The zoo…
Zoo director not fired
The Fort Walton Daily News has stayed on top of the Gulf Breeze Zoo story. This Sunday they interviewed Doug Kemper, the former zoo director, and the new one, Danyelle Lantz. Read…
Former Zoo Director speaks out
The Daily News has a video interview from former Zoo Director Doug Kemper. Kemper stays supportive of the facility. Check out video