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Zoo Miami's Ron Magill to Retire After 46 Years, Last Day Set for May 10

He will continue in a reduced role with the Zoo Miami Foundation as a goodwill ambassador.

Overview

  • Magill announced his decision in a video message released Sunday, calling the moment "time" to step away.
  • He will leave his post as communications director but remain a goodwill ambassador and conservation liaison for the Zoo Miami Foundation.
  • He said he wants to travel with his wife and enjoy the fruits of his labor after a decades-long career.
  • Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and Make-A-Wish Southern Florida issued statements praising his impact on wildlife education and children facing critical illnesses.
  • Zoo visitors and social media users shared widespread support, reflecting his standing as a beloved public face of the institution.