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 program is a Mommy and Me style class like no other! Open to Mom, Dad, Grandparent or caregiver, our program gives you and the child the freedom to explore and experience nature in a safe, healthy, and happy environment. Our goal is to nurture child-led exploration and cultivate the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual growth of each child through crafts, activities, play, and animal encounters.
A minimum enrollment of 5 child and parent pairs is required for the program to take place. This program is nonrefundable and nontransferable.
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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.
For more information on in-person class safety and protocols, click HERE.
Monthly Classes
February | Hide& Seek
March | Secrets of the Rainforest
April | Conservation Connection
May | Ships Ahoy!
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.
Seasons Greetings
December
Stroll through the seasons and discover how weather changes throughout the year. Soo how zoo staff care for our animals in all conditions.
Animal Opposites
January
Investigate the similarities and differences that make each animal unique.
Hide and Seek
February
Explore how animals use their camouflage abilities to stay out of sight in the wild.
Secrets of the Rainforest
March
Discover the many animals who live in the rainforest and their role in this wild habitat!
Conservation Connection
April
Learn how we can help make the world a better place for animals.
Ships Ahoy
May
Join us as we board ship and sail the high seas in search of pirates and mermaids.
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.
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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.
LAGOONIES
April 3 | 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM | 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 FAMILY DAY
May 12 | 9:30, 10:30 & 11:30 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.
ZOO SCHOOL
Dates announced with fall schedule | 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: $TBD Members $TBD
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
February | Bold Beach Mice
March | Leave No Trace
April | Water Wonders
May | Conservation Champions (Special Jr. Zookeeper Day)
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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.
Sustainable Snakes
January
Brevard Zoo takes sustainability seriously, and we want to share our conservation message with you! Meet native snakes, create a reusable tote and learn ways you can help at home!
Bold Beach Mice
February
Have you heard of the beach mouse? Get ready to learn about this elusive yet amazing species and the dunes that they call home!
Leave No Trace
March
Florida has amazing natural places. Let’s learn how to explore these areas with little impact, while exploring the Zoo and native habitats.
Water Wonders
April
Learn about the importance of hydrology within a freshwater pond and explore these native ranges. Have fun making your own “Pond in a Jar” and meeting some animals the call this range their home.
Conservation Champions
May
Come Party for the Planet on this extended Jr. Zookeeper excursion. Get to know conservation groups across the globe, seeing how we are all working together to preserve our home!
In May 2017, we opened the Exceptional Nature Space, a behind-the-scenes natural play area with an authentic outdoor experience. The area is a modified natural habitat that is both safe and stimulating. It is designed to be flexible to meet the unique needs of children with varying exceptionalities. 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 the parents, staff and the children themselves. Amenities may include loose parts for building materials, mud paint, and a mud kitchen.
Experience one of the wildest places, and book your next evening adventure at Brevard Zoo. Walking through the Zoo at night is an entirely 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. Explore the Zoo after hours with us!
Questions? Email edregistrar@brevardzoo.org or call 321.254.9453 x219.
Have you ever wondered what the Zoo is like at night? Past dark, the animals come alive! Join us for a fun family night of activities, food, and a special nighttime Rainforest tour!
Cash bar is available.
Event Information
Family Youth Ages 7 to 11, Plus Parent or Guardian
Date: March 31, 2023: The ticket closes on March 23, 20023, at NOON.
Time: 6 – 9 PM
Family Cost: per person
Adult Members $35 | Non-Members $45
Children (7-11) Members $25 | Non-Members $35
Do you have a group or organization that would like to see the Zoo at night? Email edregistrar@brevardzoo.org for more information.
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.
Rainforest Expedition
September 9 | Drop-Off
Let’s take a hike in the tropics! Get ready for the sights, sounds, and smells of the Rainforest.
Florida Fossils
August 20
Why are there no dinosaur bones found in Florida? Find out why our state is a treasure for all types of non-dino fossils!
Hundred Acre Hollow
October 22 | Family Hike
Come explore Hundred Acre Hollow at Night! We will explore bats, frogs, and the critters of the night.
What Do Zoos Do
November 11 | Drop Off Hike
Have you ever wondered how Brevard Zoo cares for our over 900 animals?! Learn what it takes to be Zoo-riffic.
Painting on the Wild Side
December 9 or 17
Have you ever wondered how Brevard Zoo cares for our over 900 animals?! Learn what it takes to be Zoo-riffic.
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