Your story is important to us. Brevard Zoo was built by the community and continues to thrive thanks to the support of thousands of patrons, volunteers, donors and businesses. Below are some of their stories.
![historic photo of brevard zoo keeper holding tootsie the sloth](https://brevardzoo.org/wp-content/smush-webp/2024/07/Nerissa-Foland-family-photo.jpg.webp)
Loved my time as a zookeeper at Brevard Zoo. Here’s me and Tootsie!
![article from FL today text about the Zoo's construction.](https://brevardzoo.org/wp-content/smush-webp/2024/07/Gary-Stowell-family-photo.jpg.webp)
This is a portion of the article that appeared in Florida Today.
![man and woman feeding lorikeets while the man holds a young child as well](https://brevardzoo.org/wp-content/smush-webp/2024/07/Joy-Cialini-family-photo.jpg.webp)
Had a great time with our kids & grandson.
![Rafiki the Giraffe at Brevard Zoo](https://brevardzoo.org/wp-content/smush-webp/2024/07/Kim-Sauve-family-photo.jpg.webp)
My daughter & Rafiki had a very special relationship. She was 3 when they met, he stole her flower out of her hand and they became connected from that day. He always came to see her even 15 yrs after.
![smiling woman feeding a giraffe a piece of lettuce](https://brevardzoo.org/wp-content/smush-webp/2024/07/Valerie-Lance-family-photo.jpg.webp)
I love Brevard Zoo! My favorite place to go!
![smith family in front of holiday decorations at brevard zoo](https://brevardzoo.org/wp-content/smush-webp/2024/07/Mikeal-Smith-family-photo.jpg.webp)
Been a member forever! My children have bricks there we made at Rivera Elementary School Palm Bay!
![young boy introducing his stuffed meerkat to real meerkats](https://brevardzoo.org/wp-content/smush-webp/2024/07/Margrit-family-photo.jpg.webp)
My favorite memory at Brevard Zoo was of my son introducing his meerkat to the meerkats. They were so interested in what this other meerkat was doing with the little human.
![girl acting scared in front of a diabloceratops](https://brevardzoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/patricia-arnold-family-photo.jpg)
I LOVE the Brevard Zoo! Feeding the giraffes is always a must! I especially loved when you had special displays/exhibits like sand sculpture and another time when you had dinosaur models!
![family in front of the Brevard Zoo 30 years sign](https://brevardzoo.org/wp-content/smush-webp/2024/07/Kathleen-Parton-family-photo.jpg.webp)
Our 3 year Old Daughters First Time to the zoo ! And She loved it !!! Thank you Brevard Zoo, Beautiful memories made! ❤️
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Brevard Zoo achieved a groundbreaking milestone with the unveiling of its meticulously restored 22-acre wetlands to the public. In a remarkable first for zoos across the nation, visitors were now able to partake in on-site kayaking adventures, immersing themselves in the beauty and tranquility of the wetlands while gaining a deeper appreciation for the importance of preserving such vital ecosystems.
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Looking forward to our next 30 years
As we look towards our future and what the next 30 years might look like, we wanted to make sure you knew about the transformative project we are working on through Our Legacy Campaign to build a future Aquarium and Conservation Center in Port Canaveral, Florida. This second campus will be an expansion of the work we do at Brevard Zoo and so much more. With your support, we can continue to ensure a future for wildlife and the health of our planet. Please make your tax-deductible gift!