Brevard Zoo Welcomes New Veterinarian From Boca Raton Dr. Maria Chadam

By  //  October 12, 2015

two Brevard Zoo sea turtles undergo surgeries

The Brevard Zoo recently welcomed Dr. Maria Chadam, a veterinarian from Gumbo Limbo Nature Center in Boca Raton. Dr. Chadam assisted with surgeries on two of the Brevard Zoo sea turtles, Rowdy and Minnie, who were suffering from a severe tumor-bearing disease. (Brevard Zoo image)
The Brevard Zoo recently welcomed Dr. Maria Chadam, a veterinarian from Gumbo Limbo Nature Center in Boca Raton. Dr. Chadam assisted with surgeries on two of the Brevard Zoo sea turtles, Rowdy and Minnie, who were suffering from a severe tumor-bearing disease. (Brevard Zoo image)

BREVARD COUNTY • MELBOURNE, FLORIDA – The Brevard Zoo recently welcomed Dr. Maria Chadam, a veterinarian from Gumbo Limbo Nature Center in Boca Raton.

Dr. Chadam assisted with surgeries on two of the Brevard Zoo sea turtles, Rowdy and Minnie, who were suffering from a severe tumor-bearing disease.

Founded in 1984, Gumbo Limbo Nature Center is a unique cooperative project of the City of Boca Raton, Greater Boca Raton Beach and Park District, Florida Atlantic University (FAU), and Friends of Gumbo Limbo.

Each year, more than 100,000 local and tourist visitors receive valuable environmental education while enjoying respite from the city bustle.

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