Open Daily
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Open Daily
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
The Zoo is nationally recognized for its education programs that spark a child’s interest in conservation, science, and the outdoors. These exciting programs are one-of-a-kind adventures that will take your child’s love of learning to new heights! Click HERE for information about our teen programs.
Our Zooper Kids’ programs provide enriching opportunities for children ages 2 to 4 to experience nature in a safe, healthy and happy environment. Our goal is to nurture the physical, social, emotional and intellectual growth of each child within a respectful, creative and caring atmosphere. Your toddler will delight in showing you how to get dirty while experiencing nature through crafts, activities, play, animal visitors and guided Zoo excursions. We offer classes on Saturdays as well as during the week. Click HERE for 2020 schedule.
Parent/Caregiver & Child Ages 2 to 4
9 to 10:30 AM
One- class cost: Adult/child pair
Members $17 per month | Non-Members $22
Two- class series cost: Adult/child pair
Members $35 per month | Non-Members $45
Four- class series cost: Adult/child pair
Members $65 per month | Non-Members $85
If the program date is not visible after you click the REGISTER NOW button, then that program is full.
Call 321-254-9453 x 252 or email edprograms@brevardzoo.org for waitlist.
Slither over to the Zoo to learn all about animal motion with Zooper Kids!
Having fun with friends and enjoying the Zoo!
Can you hop like a kangaroo or climb like a lemur? Slither over to the Zoo to learn all about animal motion with Zooper Kids!
Hands on activities in the Wildlife Detective Training Academy.
We’re getting down and dirty this month as we explore the world beneath our feet. Discover the fun of digging into science!
Each class is themed and lots of fun for the family!
It’s a wild and wonderful world we live in! Zooper Kids divie into habitats in our backyard and around the world.
Click HERE for program schedule.
If the program date is not visible after you click the REGISTER NOW button, then that program is full.
Call 321-254-9453 x 252 or email edprograms@brevardzoo.org for waitlist.
Rainforest Explorers
January
Explore the brand-new Rainforest Revealed exhibit and learn about its residents.
Seasons of Change
February
See how we keep the animals warm when temperatures drop.
Zoo Builders
March
Explore the process of animal habitat design and construction.
Animal Opposites
April
Some creatures are big and others are small—the animal kingdom has it all!
Splashdown!:
Animals in Water
May
Make some aquatic friends during this underwater adventure.
New AM classes added!
Check your dates and times when you register!
This program is non-refundable and non-transferable.
Class Ages: 5 to 8 & 9 to 12
Times: 10 AM to 12 PM or 2 to 4 PM
Cost: per student
$15 Member | $25 Non‐Members
If the program date is not visible after you click the REGISTER NOW button, then that program is full.
Call 321-254-9453 x 252 or email edprograms@brevardzoo.org for waitlist.
Farm to Table - The Science
February
Are you ready to get down and dirty? Discover how the scientific method can help you produce the juiciest vegetables and richest compost. Take some plants home and see how your garden grows!
Let's Eat!
March
Carnivores, herbivores and omnivores—everyone’s gotta eat! Explore the food chain, learn how the Zoo feeds its animals and make a tasty snack from the fresh ingredients we started growing in
Birds! Birds! Birds!
April
From the cassowary’s claw to the beak of the macaw, everything about birds is downright amazing! Step into the shoes of an ornithologist to study feathers, flight, songs and more.
Hey, tweens! Are you between the ages of 10 and 13 and interested in animals, conservation and the environment? Join the Jr. Zookeeper’s Club and experience up-close animal encounters, go behind-the-scenes, learn about our animals, and meet new friends. Click HERE to view the 2020 program schedule.
Each program focuses on a different topic to give Jr. Keepers a unique experience. Twice a year we offer an exclusive Jr. Zookeeper Club event. Programs are supervised by Zoo education staff. Participants receive a pin at the end of the day to add to their badge. Collect as many pins as you can!
Activities may include:
Monthly Programs
Members $15 | Non-Members $25
1 to 3 PM
Exclusive Events
Members $24 | Non-Members $34
5 to 9 PM
Badge
$10 per badge, one-time purchase needed
If the program date is not visible after you click the REGISTER NOW button, then that program is full.
Call 321-254-9453 x 252 or email edprograms@brevardzoo.org for waitlist.
Tapir Meet & Greet
Zoo Keeper Training & Enrichment Talk
Zoo Keeper Day 2018
Exclusive behind the scene tour of Sea Turtle Healing Center.
Zoo Keeper Day
Club member having fun during annual Zoo Keeper Day!
ZooKeeper Day
Exclusive behind the scene tour of Sea Turtle Healing Center.
Meeting Zoo Keeper
Fun with Friends!
Getting up close!
Club members investigating during a monthly program.
Learning and having fun!
How do we make sure that fun experiences for Zoo guests are also healthy for the animals? Jr. Zookeepers learn and experience during a monthly education program.
Monthly Programs
Members $15 | Non-Members $25
1 to 3 PM
Exclusive Events
Members $24 | Non-Members $34
5 to 9 PM
This program is non-refundable and non-transferable.
Badge
$10 per badge, one-time purchase needed
If the program date is not visible after you click the REGISTER NOW button, then that program is full.
Call 321-254-9453 x 252 or email edprograms@brevardzoo.org for waitlist.
Serene Sea Turtles
February
What does it take to get a sick or injured sea turtle back on its flippers? See firsthand how the Zoo rehabilitates these animals and returns them to the ocean.
Chipper Capybara
March
The capybaras are thriving in their new home! But before they moved in, habitat designers and keepers had to overcome a number of challenges.
Stubborn Siamangs
April
Working with highly intelligent animals is challenging and rewarding. Chat with a siamang keeper to learn the ins and outs of primate care.
Jr. Vet Day
May
Step into the shoes of a Zoo veterinarian during this extended adventure! Includes a pizza lunch.
Brevard Zoo offers children’s night hikes, overnights and scouting adventures!
Adults can enjoy an evening out, while the kids embark on a wild escapade at the Zoo. Walking through the Zoo at night is a completely different experience. The paths that had been familiar during the day take on a different look and feel. Small creatures can make big noises and others are on the move. Come explore the zoo after hours with us!
The night hike includes an animal encounter, Zoo excursion, activities, games and pizza for dinner and overnights include all the above and a continental breakfast! Find our 2020 Evening Program schedule HERE.
Night Hike
Ages 5 to 12
5 PM to 9 PM
Cost: per child
Members $25 | Non-Members $35
Overnight
Ages 7 to 12
5 PM to 9 AM
Cost: per child
Members $35 | Non-Members $45
In May 2017, we opened a new kind of natural play area designed to meet the unique needs of children with varying exceptionalities and their families. The Exceptional Nature Space is a modified natural habitat that is both safe and stimulating. It is designed to be flexible so that it can be easily reset and reprogrammed to best serve children with different challenges. Within this carefully defined space, kids are free to explore an authentic Florida habitat, engage in open-ended nature play, experiment, socialize with other children and learn by doing. Because this is one of the first settings of its kind, we consider it a “living laboratory” where we can also learn how to best serve this audience through ongoing observations and feedback from parents and the children themselves. Contact inclusion coordinator Lindsay Mathisen at lmathisen@brevardzoo.org for more information about offerings for individuals, groups and school groups.
Come discover, build and play with us! Playtime is a designated opportunity for children and their families to explore the Exceptional Nature Space during an open play or themed session. Stay for a short visit or for the entire time!
11 AM to 3 PM
2020 Dates
January 11
February 8
March 14
April 11
May 9
All Playtime program participants must pre-register by emailing lmathisen@brevardzoo.org. Quiet entrance will be available on the hour upon request. Zoo Admission not included and not needed if just attending the program. There is no charge for Play Time. Dates subject to change.
Do you belong to a play group or organization and are looking for a great play space for your next outing? Fall dates are booking fast! Contact Lindsay at lmathisen@brevardzoo.org to schedule your next play time in our Exceptional Nature Space!
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