NewsCommunity Newspapers (Miami)September 1, 2026Miami-Dade
Zoo Miami Foundation and Biscayne Bay Brewery launch flamingo conservation partnership
The Zoo Miami Foundation and Biscayne Bay Brewery have launched a partnership to fund American flamingo conservation and education through sales of Tropical Bay IPA. The initiative coincides with a broader public campaign to designate the American flamingo as the official state bird of Florida.
Read the full story at Community Newspapers (Miami)Why It Matters
This partnership creates a new funding stream for local wildlife conservation efforts while raising the profile of a legislative proposal to change Florida's official state bird.
Key Facts
- The Zoo Miami Foundation and Biscayne Bay Brewery have formed a partnership to support American flamingo conservation.
- Two percent of proceeds from every can of Tropical Bay IPA sold will be donated to flamingo conservation and education.
- The initiative is linked to a public effort to name the American flamingo as the official state bird of Florida.
Who's Mentioned
organizationFlorida Legislature“Target body for the state bird designation”locationFlorida“The state where the conservation efforts and state bird campaign are focused.”organizationMiami Community Newspapers“Publisher of the article”personRon Magill“Goodwill Ambassador/Conservation Liaison for Zoo Miami Foundation”organizationBiscayne Bay Brewery“Partnering with Zoo Miami Foundation; donating 2% of Tropical Bay IPA proceeds”organizationZoo Miami Foundation“Partnering with Biscayne Bay Brewery for conservation and advocacy”otherTropical Bay IPA“The specific product generating funds for the conservation initiative.”