Ron Magill

This is me and Savannah, Miami Metrozoo's first ambassador cheetah, more than 20 years ago. We had just finished appearing on the David Letterman Show and she liked to sit next to me on the bed while I watched Monday Night Football prior to flying back to Miami the next morning.

Thank you to the Doral Chamber of Commerce for hosting me at their luncheon today and allowing me to express my gratitude for all the kindness they have shown me in the wake of my announced retirement from Miami-Dade County. Looking forward to the next chapter with ZMF!

"Beauty and the Beast". The African crowned crane is often referred to as one of the most elegant and beautiful birds whereas the marabou stork is considered one of the ugliest. Both play an important role in maintaining healthy ecosystems in Africa.

At my Alma Mater, the University of Florida, getting ready to give the Keynote Presentation for The Wildlife Society’s annual conclave. Hundreds of attendees from 20 universities on a gorgeous day in Gainesville! Go Gators!

@FrankF639800 That's the only thing that changed! Look closely and you will notice!

@RonMagill They didn't change their carpets in 27 years?!

Just returned from a dream vacation in NYC celebrating our 37th anniversary. We always stay at the same boutique hotel that we first stayed at 27 years ago. Since that 1st stay, we like to recreate the image we first took. Here is the 1st one compared to this year’s.

@paulklenk Unfortunately, I have no style because I have no hair left!😂

@RonMagill So THAT'S why you've both been stuck on the same hair styles all this time!

@tosinolaseinde Yes!

@RonMagill Do you sometimes try to book the same room? Happy Anniversary

@Titofrommiami12 Thank God, no. Just a bad fall but ok.

@RonMagill Did someone die at your event last night?

dropbox.com/scl/fi/z03nm5j… Thank you for everything! It's time to turn the page.....🙏

@Realrclark25 @OfficialCrowder @OfficialCrowder has got it right! I created the program y’all talking about and I can tell you there is a lot we can learn from animals in the sex dept. That said, if you are coming to compare, it’s going to be very humbling! 😂

Happy Valentine’s Day. Apparently the Miami Zoo is doing an $200 Valentine’s special. You bring your significant other and you watch animals from all around the world have sex. @OfficialCrowder says it’s a way to lower your inhibitions. I think it’s weird. I get it, animals don’t have the wherewithal to know what’s appropriate, they only do it “doggystyle”, & seeing an elephant’s elephant hood doesn’t make me want to get my manhood going later! I pass! 😂😂😂😂 @thepivot clips on @youtube. #ThePivot #ValentinesDay #MiamiZoo #AnimalsMating #Podcasts youtu.be/pc2YjwaxKjI

@roybelly @Realrclark25 @OfficialCrowder Some animals do have sex face to face and some also have it just for pleasure! I’m the one who created the Sex & the Animals presentation at Zoo Miami to show people that there is a lot we can learn regarding sex from animals! Thanks @roybelly !

@Realrclark25 @OfficialCrowder yall need to talk to @RonMagill

Today, Bubbles, a chimpanzee at Zoo Miami, celebrated her 63rd birthday, making her the oldest chimpanzee on record in ZIMS (Zoological Information Management Software) in North America! She was very happy with the special treats she received as part of the celebration!

cnn.com/2026/02/01/us/… It's been a rough few days for iguanas in South Florida! Here's my take on it with CNN.

I just wanted to give everyone a heads-up that if we were connected on LinkedIn, my account was hacked and deleted so I had to create a new one. If you want to reconnect with me, please reach out on LinkedIn and send me an invite! Thanks!

After years of being on hiatus, "Sex & the Animals" is back one last time for Valentine's Day! This adults-only presentation will shock and inspire you at the same time! It gives a whole new meaning to "Doing the wild thing!" Tickets go on sale today at zoomiami.org/sex-and-the-an…

I felt incredibly lucky to capture this image of "Petaka," arguably the most famous wild puma in the world, during my recent visit to Patagonia. She has been well-documented by the BBC and Nat Geo in documentaries about this amazing "ghost cat." So proud and majestic!

@PhilthyG @LeBatardShow It’s a wood stork sunning its wings. This is a common behavior in some birds that helps eliminate some parasites like mites.

@LeBatardShow needs to ask @RonMagill about this video. Wth is this bird doing? reddit.com/r/Weird/s/4BOr…

@PimpinVanSmack @Rainmaker1973 Though it is certainly possible, I am always now hesitant to believe anything I see on the internet due to AI. With that said, I have seen that happen with a manatee so I’m assuming it’s possible with a whale.

@Rainmaker1973 @RonMagill true?

A dead whale passes gas for the very last time, ejecting all of its rotting internal organs into the sea. These events are rare, but happen when the methane, produced by the decomposition is trapped by the thickness of the muscle tissue and blubbery skin.

I was honored to share my thoughts today on several network news interviews regarding the passing of the legendary Dr. Jane Goodall. I had the privilege of meeting her on several occassions. She is the definition of "a life well-lived." An incredible inspiration and role model.