Ron Magill

Wildlife expert and photographer who makes frequent appearances in the local, national, and international media promoting animal and conservation causes.

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If you are available this Wednesday evening, I invite you to see this presentation about the real life "Lion King." Using hundreds of images, I hope to move and inspire you in ways you will never forget! It's free! Just call the number or scan the QR code to register!

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Lots of fun photographing Zoo Miami's Sumatran tiger cooling off in her pool! #nikonusa #nikonambassador #

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Yesterday, I had the wonderful privilege of giving the commencement address for the 2026 class at Ransom Everglades School. I cannot begin to express how special this was to me. These amazing young adults give me great hope for the future! #FutureLeaders

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I’m am so proud to be an ambassador for this iconic photographic company! Meeting with executives today in NYC to create presentations that will help inspire and connect the public to the pleasures, wonders, and rewards of wildlife photography! #nikonusa #nikonambassador

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Happy Mother's Day to my amazing wife, the most amazing mom and everything else wonderful that a woman can - the goddess of my life! I remember the day you gave birth to these two incredible kids. Where has the time gone?!?!?! In this image is the best of my life!

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I was the luckiest manager in the universe to be responsible for this team of professionals because I never had to manage them! All I needed to do was let them do what they did better than anyone else and all it did was make the zoo and me so much better for it!

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This is me and Savannah, Miami Metrozoo's first ambassador cheetah, more than 20 years ago. We had just finished appearing on the David Letterman Show and she liked to sit next to me on the bed while I watched Monday Night Football prior to flying back to Miami the next morning.

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Thank you to the Doral Chamber of Commerce for hosting me at their luncheon today and allowing me to express my gratitude for all the kindness they have shown me in the wake of my announced retirement from Miami-Dade County. Looking forward to the next chapter with ZMF!

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"Beauty and the Beast". The African crowned crane is often referred to as one of the most elegant and beautiful birds whereas the marabou stork is considered one of the ugliest. Both play an important role in maintaining healthy ecosystems in Africa.

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At my Alma Mater, the University of Florida, getting ready to give the Keynote Presentation for The Wildlife Society’s annual conclave. Hundreds of attendees from 20 universities on a gorgeous day in Gainesville! Go Gators!

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@FrankF639800 That's the only thing that changed! Look closely and you will notice!

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Just returned from a dream vacation in NYC celebrating our 37th anniversary. We always stay at the same boutique hotel that we first stayed at 27 years ago. Since that 1st stay, we like to recreate the image we first took. Here is the 1st one compared to this year’s.

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@paulklenk Unfortunately, I have no style because I have no hair left!😂

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@tosinolaseinde Yes!

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@Titofrommiami12 Thank God, no. Just a bad fall but ok.

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Thank you for everything! It's time to turn the page.....🙏

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@Realrclark25 @OfficialCrowder @OfficialCrowder has got it right! I created the program y’all talking about and I can tell you there is a lot we can learn from animals in the sex dept. That said, if you are coming to compare, it’s going to be very humbling! 😂

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@roybelly @Realrclark25 @OfficialCrowder Some animals do have sex face to face and some also have it just for pleasure! I’m the one who created the Sex & the Animals presentation at Zoo Miami to show people that there is a lot we can learn regarding sex from animals! Thanks @roybelly !

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Today, Bubbles, a chimpanzee at Zoo Miami, celebrated her 63rd birthday, making her the oldest chimpanzee on record in ZIMS (Zoological Information Management Software) in North America! She was very happy with the special treats she received as part of the celebration!

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It's been a rough few days for iguanas in South Florida! Here's my take on it with CNN.