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.