Lights On - A Nighttime Art Experience Step into the first-of-its-kind nighttime art experience where endangered wildlife takes center stage. Lights On will transform Brevard Zoo after dark with over 30 captivating artworks—featuring near life-size illuminated paintings, glow-in-the-dark murals, interactive virtual reality, lighting effects and more. This immersive event goes far beyond a traditional art exhibit, inviting […]

Every rescue, every recovery, every moment of wonder at your Zoo this year began with you. Because of your generosity, animals in need found healing, endangered species found protection and our community found inspiration. As we look back at some of our most treasured stories from 2025, we celebrate what your support made possible and […]

December 1-24, 2025 is Senior Discount Month! Florida residents aged 65+ can enjoy $12 Zoo admission.  This special senior discount is open to Florida residents only. All adults must present a state-issued photo ID or utility bill with address and matching photo ID. May not be combined with any other discounts including reciprocal membership discount. […]

Strap on your jingle bells and head to the Zoo for a flurry of festive fun! Join us for Jolly Days and enjoy animal encounters, games, crafts and themed entertainment! Best of all, our keepers will be presenting some of the animals with holiday “gifts” and other seasonal enrichment items. All activities included in zoo […]

Your whole family can celebrate the new year without staying up past anyone’s bedtime! Noon Year’s Eve features a ball drop at noon and a complimentary sparkling juice toast. Enjoy crafts, games and music as well. Ball drops at Noon! All activities included in zoo admission.

Dive into the world of an undercover wildlife agent and pit your wits against wildlife traffickers determined to smuggle animals for the illegal pet trade. Solve puzzles to stop the traffickers’ next shipment, while you learn what is being done to protect wildlife around the world. Members: $23 Non-members: $28

Join us on a guided night hike in this three-part after-hours series. With a focus on “night life,” predators and unusual senses. Explore how nighttime animals really behave when the sun goes down. Nocturnal Predators Step into the shadows and discover the secret lives of nocturnal predators! During this exclusive after-hours experience, you’ll explore how […]

Celebrate our native pollinators at Flutter Fest! Enjoy guided horticulture tours of the Zoo, learn native plant identification, experience hands-on pollinator activities and more. Activities included with Zoo admission. 

Our Zoo is helping keep waste out of landfills by recycling unwanted holiday string lights. On January 24 & 25 from 10 AM - 2PM, bring your broken, burned out or old string lights to our drive-thru drop-off point in the bus parking spots near the front of the Zoo! Please note that we are […]

Ever wonder what keeps you on the ground—or lets you soar? Come find out as you experiment with the pull of gravity through hands-on challenges and meet animals who seem to defy the rules that keep us grounded before you end the night with your own after-dark flight on a zip line through the treetops. […]

What really happens when the sun goes down at the Zoo? Join us to take a closer look at how animals spend their nighttime hours—whether they’re curling up to sleep or just waking up. From bedtime routines to nighttime behaviors, experience the unseen side of the Zoo after hours. Members: $23 Non-members: $28

When the sun sets, the animal world comes alive in new ways. Join us to discover how scientists study life after dark on this guided, after-hours Zoo adventure. Using real field research tools, we’ll explore how animals behave once the rest of the world goes to sleep. Participants must be at least 5 years old. […]