Welcome To Brevard Zoo

Wildlife Conservation through Education and Participation

HOURS OF OPERATION

Brevard Zoo is open daily
9:30 AM - 5 PM

Last admission is 4:15 PM

ADMISSION

Adults$19.95
Seniors$18.95
Children ages 3 - 11$14.95
Children under 3FREE

Accessibility
Information

DIRECTIONS TO BREVARD ZOO

Use this handy map to guide you straight to Brevard Zoo.

8225 North Wickham Road
Melbourne, FL 32940
321.254.9453

Brevard Zoo is conveniently located in Central Florida’s Brevard County.

We are ½ mile east of I-95 off exit 191 in Melbourne, only 20 miles south of Port Canaveral and Cocoa Beach, and 60 miles east of Orlando. Come Visit Us!

ADVENTURES

A day of exploration

Embark on one of our conveniently prepackaged excursions and enjoy a whole day of fun activities, or choose from a variety of individual experiences including giraffe feeding, our Rhino Encounter, paddle boats, train rides, kayak tours and Treetop Trek Aerial Adventures. Don’t miss the daily keeper chats to learn more about our amazing animals!

Today at the Zoo:

Jaguar Training - 2 pm

Meet our keepers and learn how they use positive reinforcement techniques to work with the jaguars.
Meerkat Chat - 2:30 pm

Watch these playful, social creatures interact with their keepers and each other.
Stingray Feeding - 3:30 pm

Meet an aquarist and get hands on with stingrays. Warning: you will get wet!

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Dining &
Shopping

The Zoo has three main dining venues with additional options during busy days.

The Flamingo Cafémenu
Paws On Pizzeriamenu
Dippin' Dotswebsite

ANIMALS & EXHIBITS

PAWS ON PLAY

Great Horned Owl
Great Plated Lizard
Green Tree Frog
Guinea Pig
Hardhead Catfish
Hermit Crab
Kenyan Sand Boa
Mexican Fireleg Tarantula
Mummichog
Naked Mole-rat
Nine-banded Armadillo
Pancake Tortoise
Patagonian Cavy
Perdido Key Beach Mouse
Pinfish
Red Drum
Red Rat Snake
Savanna Monitor
Sheepshead
Sonoran Mountain King Snake
Southern Flying Squirrel
Southern Red Stingray
Southern Toad
Striped Mullet
Virginia Opossum
Western Hinge-Back Tortoise
Western Hognose Snake
Yellow Mud Turtle

WILD FLORIDA

CARIBBEAN TRAIL

EXPEDITION AFRICA

LA SELVA

LANDS OF CHANGE:
AUSTRALIA AND BEYOND

CONSERVATION

EDUCATION

Our potential to change the world is profound!

… and our responsibility to do so is essential. By providing the tools and hands-on learning for our youth, each endeavor establishes a connection to nature. When we engage the mind and touch the heart, we set a course toward a more sustainable and conservation-oriented future. Brevard Zoo’s focus on science education and ecological literacy is core to our goal of creating the next generation of conscious stewards. The Zoo fosters a lifelong love of science through experiential learning opportunities like camps, field trips, youth programming, enlightening teacher workshops and engaging outreach programs in classrooms both on and off-site.

VOLUNTEER

As a community Zoo, we encourage and appreciate public involvement. Our volunteers are united by their passion for animals and conservation and we offer numerous opportunities for dedicated individuals from all walks of life in virtually every aspect of of our operation.

We hope that you will become a part of our team!

YOUR VISIT

You and the Zoo

We have compiled some tips and guidelines to ensure a safe, memorable visit for all of our guests. Thank you for your cooperation!

ZOO
ADMISSION

GENERAL ADMISSION

Adults$19.95
Seniors$18.95
Children ages 3 - 11$14.95
Children under 3FREE

GROUP RATE

Adults$17.95
Seniors$16.95
Children ages 3 - 11$12.95
Children under 3FREE

Find your wild side and get more out of your visit. Some of these intimate encounters are dependent on the weather and our animals, so tickets can be purchased at the main entrance.

BEST VALUES

Explore! Package
Adventure! Package

SPECIAL EXPERIENCES

TrainAges 2 & up$3
Children under 2FREE
Kayaking5 & up only$9.95
Paddle BoatsNon-members$14.95
Zoo Members$11.95
Feed AnimalsGiraffe$2 a treat
Birds/Aviary$1 nectar cup/seed stick
Rhino EncounterNon-members$19.95
Zoo Members$13.95
Jungle EncounterPer person$34.95
Zoo admission not included
Lemur RendezvousPer person$44.95
Zoo admission not included
Wild Encounter
ToursPer Person$125

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FULL CALENDAR

SPECIAL EVENTS

Arctic Blast Tuesdays
Tuesdays in June & July

Father’s Day
Sunday, June 18

Youth Environmental Summit
Saturday, July 29

Bonsai Weekend
August 19 & 20

Cold-Blooded Weekend
September 2 - 4

Boo at the Zoo
October 13 - 15, 20 - 22 & 27 - 29

Jazzoo
Saturday, November 4

Holiday Happenings
All December long

Science Cafés
Second Wednesday of each month

ZOO HIGHLIGHTS

Zoo Packages

You can purchase an activity package at the main entrance when you arrive. Only here can you take a kayaking safari or experience the magic of personal animal encounters.
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Field Trips

The Zoo offers distinct and unique wildlife habitats for your class to discover. Enhance their experience with one of our Discovery Stations or educational classroom programs. Hands-on activities, animal artifacts, and the use of live animals.
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Environmental Action

Do you know what it means to live the Blue Life? By making environmentally conscious decisions you can help reduce pollution and improve water quality for all. Check out our Blue Life section for additional information on how you can change to blue.
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Behind the Scenes

Take a unique and fascinating peek behind the exhibits into the daily routines of our highly trained Keepers and the intense personal relationships they have carefully cultivated with the animals they care for.
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SUPPORT BREVARD ZOO

You are saving animals on Earth when you support the Zoo.

We are a small Zoo that does big things! Each and every day, Brevard Zoo not only provides exceptional care for our own animals, but is immersed in critical field projects working to protect threatened and endangered animals around the world.

“Wildlife conservation through education and participation” is our mission, so we aim to provide memorable guest experiences, connect people with wildlife and educate and inspire them to be stewards of our planet.

Brevard Zoo is an IRS designated 501(c)3 organization. Donations are tax deductible. A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the division of consumer services (www.800HELPFLA.COM) by calling (1-800-HELP-FLA) toll-free within the state. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the state.

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ANIMAL CARE

We are deeply committed to the care of our animals. Our keepers take great pride in their daily work to address the physiological, biological, psychological and social needs that the animals in their charge require. Coupled with our dedicated veterinary staff that focus both on the animals’ nutritional needs and preventative medical care for the early detection of illness, the Zoo ensures that more than 800 animals in our care receive the most thorough and top-notch attention possible.

DID YOU KNOW?

$21 can feed a rhino for a whole day!

$219 can provide one month of food & medical care for an alligator!

$4,250 can provide one week of groceries to feed our entire animal collection!

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CORPORATE GIVING

Join the growing ranks of active company sponsors benefiting Brevard Zoo. Show your civic pride and get some great perks in return – for your company and your employees.

There’s a lot more to learn about our Corporate Partnership Programs. Please call 321.254.9453 x485.

To see all of our corporate sponsors click here.

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EDUCATION & CONSERVATION

EDUCATION

Each year, the Zoo touches the lives of more than 35,000 children through its many education programs. Your generous donation allows us to continue to implement outstanding education programs for children in Brevard and surrounding counties.

CONSERVATION

“Wildlife conservation through education and participation” is more than just a slogan! We focus on leveraging our vast knowledge, experience and resources in the fields of animal husbandry, veterinary medicine, social marketing, education and fundraising to partner with researchers and other agencies working to solve wildlife conservation problems both at home and abroad.

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DONOR CLUBS

Brevard Zoo’s Jaguar Society was established to recognize, engage and appreciate the Zoo’s most dedicated and visionary supporters. Its members are a distinguished group of individuals who are true partners in helping forge the Zoo’s future. As an integral part of our team, they play a vital role in helping ensure the vitality, excellence and progress of the Zoo. more…

Women of the Wild (WOW) is a diverse group of exceptional women who, through networking and raising awareness, accomplish positive change and garner support for critical conservation initiatives affecting our community, our region and our world. more…

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FUNDRAISING EVENTS

Don’t miss our most exciting, vibrant and energized event of the year! Jazzoo is an unforgettable, all-inclusive event featuring food from dozens of the area’s best restaurants, multiple open bars and live music at six distinct venues. It’s sure to light up the night! more…

One of Brevard’s premiere and most highly anticipated events is Safari Under the Stars. It is fast approaching and this year’s event guarantees to be an experience of the senses which provide guests with culinary treats and tantalizing libations, signature entertainment, exciting auctions and after-dinner merrymaking at Safari After Dark! more…

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE!
For more information, please call the Brevard Zoo Development Department at 321.254.9453 ext. 234.

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PLANNED GIVING/REMEMBERANCE

MEMORIALS & TRIBUTES

Many people wish to make a gift in memory of a friend or relative who has passed away. The Zoo has many ways to help you memorialize loved ones. You may also consider a donation honoring a person or achievement. Some people prefer to give a charitable gift, in honor of someone’s birthday, anniversary or graduation, in lieu of a gift to the honoree.

PLANNED GIVING

Leave a legacy! Planned gifts help Brevard Zoo strategize for the future. They include life income gifts such as annuities or trusts as well as bequests in your estate. In many cases, you may be able to leave a larger gift than you thought possible while still providing for the needs of your heirs.

For more information please contact Dziem Hoang at dnguyen@brevardzoo.org or call at 321.254.9453 x283.

Welcome To Brevard Zoo

DIRECTIONS TO BREVARD ZOO

ADVENTURES

ANIMALS & EXHIBITS

CONSERVATION

EDUCATION

VOLUNTEER

YOUR VISIT

ZOOADMISSION

Purchase a brevard zoo membership today!

SPECIAL EVENTS

ZOO HIGHLIGHTS

SUPPORT BREVARD ZOO

SUPPORT BREVARD ZOO

ANIMAL CARE

SUPPORT BREVARD ZOO

CORPORATE GIVING

SUPPORT BREVARD ZOO

EDUCATION & CONSERVATION

SUPPORT BREVARD ZOO

DONOR CLUBS

SUPPORT BREVARD ZOO

FUNDRAISING EVENTS

SUPPORT BREVARD ZOO

PLANNED GIVING/REMEMBERANCE

CONTACT BREVARD ZOO

ZOO
ADMISSION