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Join Us This Election Day in Supporting SOIRL

Nov. 3 is Election Day, and we’re supporting renewing the Save Our Indian River Lagoon Half-Cent Sales Tax.  

Providing a Home to Wildlife Trafficking Victims

Dozens of box turtles have found a safe home at our Zoo after being confiscated by wildlife law enforcement. Rescued from wildlife trafficking, these turtles are just a fraction of the native turtles seized by wildlife law enforcement this year.  

Supporting the Save Our Indian River Lagoon Half Cent Sales Tax

Your support of the Save Our Indian River Lagoon Half-Cent Sales Tax this Election Day ensures the work – and the results – continue unimpeded. Early voting is being held from Oct. 19-31, with Election Day on Nov. 3.

A manatee in the pool

Welcome, Manatees Redrock, Rosalyn, and Erie!

We’ve welcomed three female manatees to East Coast Zoological Foundation’s (ECZF) Rehabilitation Center at Brevard Zoo! Redrock, Rosalyn, and Erie are one step closer to their anticipated release back to their native Florida waters!  

A green sea turtle

Double Sea Turtle Release Coming Up

It’s time to wish sub-adult loggerhead sea turtle Falafel and juvenile green sea turtle Julian well as they head home to the ocean!

East Coast Zoological Foundation Programs Receive National Recognition

East Coast Zoological Foundation’s Volunteer and Conservation Learning programs received national recognition this week with two awards from the Association of Zoos and Aquarium (AZA).  

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