animal rescue

American Medicine Today visits the Clearwater Marine Aquarium in Clearwater, Florida.

The Clearwater Marine Aquarium on the beautiful Gulf Coast of Florida is a fully operational aquatic animal hospital, where inspiring rescue work of marine life is conducted. It also happens to be a major tourist attraction for the area. During the segment we met up David Yates, CEO of CMA and the creative mind behind turning a small animal rehab center into a global cinematic phenomenon, as well as Julie Wendt, an animal care specialist who works with the resident dolphins, otters and pelicans – including the famous, Winter.

Learn more about the Clearwater Marine Aquarium here: https://www.seewinter.com/

American Medicine Today visits with Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s Animal Care Center in Tampa, Florida.

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is one of the largest zoos in North America, housing over 250 different animal species: everything from elephants, zebras and giraffes to hippos, gorillas, lions and many, many more. Taking care of these animals is no small feat and we speak to Dr. Pete Black, Senior Veterinarian and Bethany Fisher, Education Specialist about their daily responsibilities and what it takes to care for these beautiful animals. We also join Dr. Pete for procedures on a kangaroo and a bald eagle, while Bethany introduces us to Edgar Owl Poe an Eastern Screech Owl and official Busch Gardens Tampa Bay “Animal Ambassador.”

Learn more about Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s Animal Care Center here: https://buschgardens.com/tampa/zoo/animal-experiences/animal-care-center/