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Burmese Python Slithers to Victory in Utica Zoo's 2026 Election

A Burmese python named Spot has been named the new Prezoodent at the Utica Zoo after winning the 2026 election.
Rome Sentinel

Burmese python chosen as Utica Zoo's 'preZOOdent'

Utica Zoo’s 2026 PreZOOdential election has officially come to an end, and they are excited to announce that their fourth ever PreZOOdent is Spot, the Burmese python.

Monroe’s Reptile Zoo to close permanently after 30 years, citing revenue decline

The Reptile Zoo, a longtime roadside attraction along U.S. Highway 2 in Monroe, will close permanently on Monday, Feb. 16, marking the end of a 30-year run.
WPBF

PYTHON BE GONE: New efforts to combat Florida's python problem

FORTUNATELY, NOBODY WAS INJURED. CONTROLLING THE PYTHON POPULATION HERE IN FLORIDA, GOVERNOR DESANTIS SPOKE IN STUART TODAY ABOUT SOME NEW ACTIONS THE STATE PLANS TO TAKE TO CONTROL THE GROWTH OF ...