![]() ![]() Gossett has always loved the weird and wild critters, and looks forward to seeing exotics and residents of the Gulf Breeze Zoo. She attended the Mississippi State University College of Veterinary MedicineĪnd graduated in May of 2019 she even has the cowbell to prove it! Dr. Gossett became a certified aquaculture technician, then decided to set her sights on veterinary school. As an undergrad, she took marine biology classes at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab and ever since then she has hoped to someday live at the beach. She attended Birmingham-Southern College where she received an undergraduate degree inīiology. Gossett is a native of Centre, AL who has always loved exploring nature and learning more about the animals around us. He is still happy he moved here in 1983, and is still excited to practice in an American Animal Hospital Association accredited practice (less than 15% of practices in the U.S.), and has always felt fortunate to have high quality professionals to work with, including his time at the Zoo, with the FVMA, and with the local colleges.ĭr. Mueller loves the Northwest Florida community and all it has to offer. Mueller has time, he loves to run through the Naval Live Oaks trails, work in the outdoors, fish, ride around the bay, and especially casting his net for mullet when they are in in the bay.ĭr. The whole family helps take care of two cats, Clyde the Golden Retriever, Lizzie the Bearded Dragon, an assortment of fish, and 10 chickens. They have 3 children, Gabriel, Luke, and Leo. Mueller is married to Corlette, a very talented glass artist and animal lover, who grew up in Gulf Breeze, and graduated from the University of West Florida with a BS and an MBA degree. He was active as a Board member of the Florida Veterinary Medical Association for 5 years.ĭr. ![]() He taught clinical courses for Pensacola State College (formerly Pensacola Junior College) in the Animal Technology Program for several years while at The Zoo. When he left The Zoo, he felt like he was leaving his good friends. In addition to practicing at Animal Medical Center all these years, he was The Zoo veterinarian for approximately 17 years, where he helped care for over 800 exotic animals including tigers, lions, leopards, hippos, camels, rhinos, apes, monkeys, snakes, lizards, and many others. He also holds an MBA degree from the University of West Florida, which he achieved after moving to Gulf Breeze. Although he may not be grown up yet, when he graduated from Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1983, he immediately moved to Gulf Breeze to practice. He always said he was going to move to the Gulf Coast of Florida when he grew up. Gus Mueller grew up in Birmingham, Alabama. The addition of Stella and Cieza to the Gulf Breeze Zoo allows residents and visitors of the Florida Panhandle an opportunity to gain an appreciation for protecting this unique species.Dr. Gulf Breeze Zoo continues to respond to species decline and is focused on preserving animal populations, including maned wolves. Maned wolves are listed as near-threatened due to loss of habitat by encroaching human populations, the introduction of certain diseases, and poaching for their body parts believed to have medicinal healing powers. Gentle and timid in nature, maned wolves are primarily solitary in the wild, although a breeding pair usually remains monogamous and shares the same territory. It is the only species in the genus Chrysocyon, meaning “golden dog.” Their impressive red coat, large ears, and stilt-like legs are adaptations for living in central South America’s grasslands and scrub forest, from Brazil to the dry-shrub forests of Paraguay and northern Argentina. ![]() Instead, genetic studies show that the maned wolf is a distinct species. Their markings resemble those of foxes, but they are neither a fox nor a wolf. Maned wolves are the largest canine species in South America, standing close to 3 feet tall at the shoulder and weighing up to 60 pounds. Guests to the park can now view them in their newly-constructed, custom-designed exhibit. Since arriving in mid-October, the nearly 3-year-old sister and brother pair, born December 2018, are settling into their new home quite well. As representatives of their declining South American canine species, Stella and Cieza will play vital roles in protecting the future of maned wolves from their new habitat in Northwest Florida. Gulf Breeze Zoo is excited to announce a new species to its grounds with the recent arrival of a sibling pair of maned wolves named Stella and Cieza. ![]()
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