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 3 to 5 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 child 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 during the week.
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 dive into habitats in our backyard and around the world.
Registration opens early December! Classes fill quickly.
For more information on in-person class safety and protocols, click HERE.
If the program date is not visible on the calendar, after you click the REGISTER NOW button, then that program is full.
Call 321-254-9453 x 219 or email edregistrar@brevardzoo.org for waitlist.
Backyard Exploration
January
Join us as we use our senses to explore the animals and natural world around us.
Ostrich
February
Meet ostriches, emus and more, observing what makes our feathered friends unique.
Wild Cats
March
Lions, jaguars and cheetahs—oh, my! Prowl through the Zoo while learning all about these fabulous felines.
Seeds of Conversation
April
Celebrate Earth Day a few days early and discover ways to safeguard the environment.
Spring Has Sprung
May
The changing season offers lots for us to explore. Join us while we investigate the sprouting flowers and baby animals at the Zoo!
Classes require a minimum of 10 participants to take place. If class maximums are met, additional class dates and times will be added. For more information on in-person class safety and protocols, click HERE.
Sign up for our Brevard Zoo Homeschool Facebook group and get the inside scoop!
If the program date is not visible on the calendar, after you click the REGISTER NOW button, then that program is full.
Call 321-254-9453 x 219 or email edregistrar@brevardzoo.org for waitlist.
Animal Myth Busters
September 12, 19 or 26
Discover if age-old animal myths are true or false!
Migration Mysteries
October 3, 17 or 24
Join us as we learn how animals navigate to new habitats.
Afternoon in the Hollows
October 21
Exclusive Event: 5:30-7:30 Ages 5-12. We will meet at Hundred Acre Hollows for a special afternoon of exploration and activities.
Let's Rock
November 7, 14, or 28
From the Appalachian Mountains to Florida beaches, we will discover the link between them while learning about the minerals on our beaches.
Animal Super Senses
December 5, 12 or 19
Meet animals with the superpowers of sight, sounds, and scent and learn how scientists and engineers use this knowledge.
Habitat Engineers
January 9, 23 or 30
Animals survive in many different types of habitats around the world. We will explore these habitats and how animals are some of the world’s best engineers.
Out of this world animals
February 6, 13, or 27
Animals have adapted to survive in some of the most extreme environments on Earth. We will explore these amazing adaptations and then design our own out-of-this-world animals.
March Madness
March 6 or 27
Through experimentation and the scientific method, let your inner Mad Scientist shine through! This class is filled with hands-on science experiments and mad, mad fun!
Lagoonies
April 3 Offsite
Exclusive Event: The Indian River Lagoon is a wild and crazy environment filled with creatures, large and small. Join us as we explore this amazing estuary in all its diversity!
Wetlands Exploration
April 3, 10, 17
Ages5-8 years: In this microscopic lesson, we will begin with dip netting, collecting, and identifying aquatic animals and peek into the world of microscopic organisms.
Superheroes of the Wild
May 12
Exclusive Event: Everyone has a superpower! From the biggest to the smallest, the strongest to the loudest and even the slimiest, there are superheroes all around us. Explore with us to discover the Superheroes of the Wild.
AFTERNOON IN THE HOLLOWS
October 21 | 5:30 – 7:30 PM | Ages 5 to 12
Let’s migrate to Hundred Acre Hollows for a special afternoon of exploration and activities, as we learn about the animals who call the Hollows their home. we are excited to explore new habitats, just 10 minutes from the Zoo!
ZOO SCHOOL
November 29 to December 1 | 9 AM to NOON | Ages 9 to 12
Students will join us for a three-day Zoo School and explore while immersed in Life Science Curriculum. Cost: $100 Members $85
LAGOONIES
April 3 | Ages 9 to 12
The Indian River Lagoon is a wild and crazy environment filled with creatures, large and small. Join us as we explore this amazing estuary in all its diversity!
HOMESCHOOL DAY
May 12 | 9, 10 & 11 AM Timed Entry
Everyone has a superpower! From the biggest to the smallest, the strongest to the loudest and even the slimiest, there are superheroes all around us. Explore with us to discover the Superheroes of the Wild. Space is limited per timed entry, register early.
If the program date is not visible on the calendar, after you click the REGISTER NOW button, then that program is full.
Call 321-254-9453 x 219 or email edregistrar@brevardzoo.org for waitlist.
Monthly Classes
April | The IQ Center
REGISTRATION IS FULL! | Exclusive Event | May | Jr. Veterinarian Day (Time 9:30am – 12:30pm)
For more information on in-person class safety and protocols, click HERE.
If the program date is not visible on the calendar, after you click the REGISTER NOW button, then that program is full.
Call 321-254-9453 x 219 or email edregistrar@brevardzoo.org for waitlist.
Quarantine Queries
February 13 or 19
Have you ever wondered where new animals are housed before they get comfortable in their habitats?
One of a Kind
March 20 or 26
No two animals are the same. Explore different types of specialty care provided at the Zoo.
The IQ Center
April 10 or 16
Investigate how basic tools help us learn about animals and participate in ongoing primate research.
Jr Vet Day
May Exclusive Event
Step into the shoes of a Zoo veterinarian during this extended adventure!
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 and games!
Questions? Email edregistrar@brevardzoo.org or call 321.254.9453 x252.
Night Hike Program Information
Summer Dates
June 25 | Family Hike
July 16 | Drop-Off Hike
For more information on in-person class safety and protocols, click HERE.
Do you have a group or organization that would like to see the Zoo at night? Book our exclusive summer night hikes soon! Dates are limited, email edregistrar@brevardzoo.org.
If the program date is not visible on the calendar, after you click the REGISTER NOW button, then that program is full.
Call 321-254-9453 x 219 or email edregistrar@brevardzoo.org for waitlist.
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 the education registrar at edregistrar@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!
All Playtime program participants must pre-register by emailing edregistrar@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 our education registrar at edregistrar@brevardzoo.org to schedule your next play time in our Exceptional Nature Space!
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