MIAMI — Zoo Miami broke ground Friday on a new 25,000-square-foot animal hospital that officials say will significantly expand veterinary care while giving visitors a behind-the-scenes look at how animals are treated.
The “state-of-the-art” facility will be built in the zoo’s Blue Zone and designed along a public pathway, allowing guests to observe veterinary procedures through designated viewing areas without disrupting care.
Zoo officials say the hospital will serve more than 2,000 animals representing nearly 400 species…