As thinking people, we pride ourselves on having the ability to create solutions to the problems that present themselves. Sometimes the answer we seek is simple and straight forward, allowing us a quick fix – but other times, as with efforts to protect wildlife and wild places – finding the resolution often requires delving deep into the issue at hand and starting back at square one. Such is the approach of the African Predator Conservation Research Organization. These wildlife warriors are mo

This school year has been an exciting one for students at the Cahoon Elementary Magnet School of Animal Science. In a joint effort with Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, the students have taken part in an innovative new program called “Conservation Matters.” Children in each grade have had the opportunity to explore six of the most pressing ecological issues of our times. Students have been encouraged to study, evaluate an

The crested caracara is the national bird of Mexico, and with Cinco de Mayo occurring this week, it seemed like a perfect time to spotlight this festive bird.

Birthday Buzz in the Twitterverse

Sesame Place is turning 30, and the park has been a buzz with birthday wishes from some famous tweeters. Check out who's talking about us!

Ashton Kutcher recommends @SesamePlace to his 5.5 million followers!

Mike Boos has been named vice president of zoological operations at Busch Gardens, the top zoological position at the Tampa park. Boos, 43, replaces Glenn Young, who retired at the end of June.

We are saddened to share that Taima, a 20-year-old killer whale at SeaWorld Orlando, died today from complications associated with the birthing process.

"We are very saddened by this loss,” said Dr. Chris Dold, vice president of veterinary services for SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment. "Although we understand that complications with pregnancy can occur here, just as they do in the wild, the loss of any animal affects all of us at SeaWorld.”

Lauren Hoyt-Williams is a publicist for the Florida parks and mom to Zoe, 2.

As a working mom, the idea of having 45-minutes to dedicate solely to my child is appealing. Add to that the chance to pet exotic animals, watch my two-year-old sing songs in her oh-so-adorable way and then being let loose to play in a theme park. Yeah, we were an easy sell.

In Honor of Teacher Appreciation Day we wanted to highlight our 2010 NSTA Environmental Educator of the Year, Cindy Suchanek from Mira Loma High School Sacramento, California

A competition of steady hands and artistic engineering returns to Busch Gardens this summer for the 2nd annual “Pretzel Coaster Build-Off Contest” with Snyder's of Hanover.