Zoo Miami’s African painted dog pups get their first checkup
Jan 16, 2026
Five adorable new residents of Zoo Miami had a special visit from the vet.
A litter of highly endangered African painted dogs, born back in November, had their first checkup this week.
The two males and three females are all in good health thanks to their parents who, officials said, are takin
g good care of them.
The puppies are back with their parents in their den, where they will remain until they are ready to be introduced to the public. Zoo Miami officials think that can happen sometime in February. ...read more read less