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Celebrating Women in Science: Dee Maynard, Education Coordinator

This International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we wanted to introduce you to a few of our Zoo team members and get their insights on their fields. Meet Dee Maynard, our Education Coordinator for School Programs!

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Remembering Sammy

It is with great sadness that we share Dromedary camel Sammy unexpectedly passed away on Thursday morning. 

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Vote to Help Us Win Best Zoo!

For the fourth year in a row, we’ve been nominated as one of the best zoos in North America by USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice awards!

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Performing Surgery on a Fish

Have you ever wondered how fish undergo surgery? One of our pinfish needed to have their eye removed recently.

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Join Us in Celebrating Black History Month

For the second year in a row, we will be celebrating Black History Month at the Zoo – and you’re invited to join us!

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Making Kayaking More Accessible

We are excited to share that a new experience is now available at the Zoo: Accessible kayaking!

Construction of a seagrass nursery begins as a staff member holds up a blueprint.

Building a Seagrass Nursery

In partnership with the Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute (HSWRI), the Zoo is building a seagrass nursery in Melbourne Beach.

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Our 200th Sea Turtle Release

We are thrilled to share with you that our Sea Turtle Healing Center is gearing up to release its 200th sea turtle! Sub-adult green sea turtle Hope is set to be returned to the ocean on Wednesday, January 25 at 11:30 a.m. at Lori Wilson Park in Cocoa Beach.