Conservation

THE CONSERVATION HUB OF BREVARD COUNTY

In addition to doing our part to meet the environmental needs of our community, we’re connecting our corner of the world to larger conservation efforts at the state, national and global levels.

 

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Conservation Programs

The East Coast Zoological Foundation (ECZF) began protecting wildlife and their habitats in 1986, first spearheading the effort with community leaders and thousands of volunteers to build Brevard Zoo. Our Zoo became a campus dedicated to hands-on conservation efforts both inside and outside our walls, and we continue to make an incredible impact in our backyard and beyond. Here are some of the projects that we are leading to ensure vibrant habitats and healthy wildlife thrive in our region. Click on each project to learn more.

Two loggerhead sea turtles make their way to the ocean for release. A crowd watches.

SEA TURTLES

Our behind-the-scenes facility exists to nurse sick and injured sea turtles back to health, from mighty adults to petite hatchlings and washbacks.

SEA TURTLE HEALING CENTER

FLORIDA BLACK BEAR CUBS

We care for abandoned cubs at our rehabilitation center, help them recover and release them back into their natural habitats across the state.

Florida Black Bear Cubs

MANATEES

Our state-of-the-art rehabilitation center provides immediate care to one of Florida’s most iconic species.

Manatees
A Florida grasshopper sparrow perches on a branch.

FLORIDA GRASSHOPPER SPARROWS

Florida grasshopper sparrows are the United States’ most endangered bird, and we, along with our partners, are helping to breed them back from the brink of extinction.

Florida Grasshopper Sparrow
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PERDIDO KEY BEACH MICE

These tiny-but-mighty rodents are known as “keepers of the dunes,” and we are leading a conservation breeding program that is helping to save them.

PERDIDO KEY BEACH MOUSE
A man holds a wire basket filled with oysters in front of the river.

RESTORE OUR SHORES

We are implementing environmentally friendly solutions to restore one of North America’s most biodiverse estuaries.

RESTORE OUR SHORES
Frog on lily pads.

FROGWATCH USA

This nationwide AZA program relies on data from citizen scientists to assess the conservation status of native amphibians.

FROGWATCH USA
A group of children placing quarters in boxes for the Zoo's conservation program.

YOUR VISIT HELPS WILDLIFE

The East Coast Zoological Foundation’s conservation fund supports wildlife around the world. 25 cents from each Brevard Zoo admission ticket and $5 from every membership goes toward helping one of our incredible conservation partners across the globe. Learn more about how your contribution is making a difference.

 

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GRANT OPPORTUNITIES

We support field conservationists associated with non-profit wildlife conservation organizations who are responding to sudden threats impacting wildlife. Apply for support through the Wildlife Emergency Fund.

 

APPLICATIONS
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PART OF A LARGER PICTURE

As an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), we have a long history of helping to protect imperiled species and ecosystems. We are committed to SAFE: Saving Animals From Extinction, an AZA-led initiative to defend some of the world’s most vulnerable wildlife.

 

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SUSTAINABILITY

We are better together, which means we focus not only on our own green initiatives at the Zoo, but also work alongside our community to make environmentally friendly changes that protect wildlife and improve our quality of life.

 

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CONSERVATION GUEST SPEAKERS

Would you like to learn more about one of our conservation programs or projects? We can come to you! 

Click here to download a group guest speaker application. 

Click here to download a school guest speaker application. 

Only applications that demonstrate a strong match in curriculum, goals or mission will be considered. 

 

 

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