The Reptile Zoo in Monroe is set to close this fall after nearly 30 years of captivating visitors and educating the public.

Burmese pythons pose a huge threat to native species in the Florida Everglades. Officials have used creative methods to ...

On the southwestern Gulf coast, the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation ’s Sea Turtle Program surveys 18 miles of beach between Sanibel Island and Redfish Pass.

This video from the Oak Island Sea Turtle Protection Program shows groups of hatchlings making their way to the ocean. Volunteers set up paths to guide the sea turtles safely.

It's the latest effort by officials to eliminate as many pythons as possible from the Everglades, where they are decimating native species with their voracious appetites.

Town constructs a turtle tunnel to reduce road deaths and protect local turtle populations. Experts will monitor its usage.

The number of Python Challenge participants has fluctuated through the years including a high of nearly 1,600 in 2013. Meet the 2025 winner, Taylor Stanberry.

The South Florida Water Management District's new python incentive program has led to the elimination of more than 100 of the invasive snakes.

The 2025 Florida Python Challenge was won by a woman for the first time ever. Here's who Taylor Stanberry is and how many pythons she caught.

Elton, a rescued Kemp’s ridley sea turtle, heads back to the Atlantic Ocean after his release at Coney Island Beach on Aug. 6, following months of rehabilitation.

These volunteers dedicate their time to ensure that the babies reach their new ocean home safely. As of now, the Kiawah Sea Turtle program has had 310 volunteers participate in its 2025 season.