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 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.
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
December | Season Greetings!
January | Animal Opposites
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.
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 | 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.
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
September | Lions, Lions, and Lions
October |Hundred Acre Hollow Field Trip | Offsite Program
November | Hurricane Hazards
December | Code Zebra
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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.
Jr Vet Day
May Exclusive Event
Step into the shoes of a Zoo veterinarian during this extended adventure!
Lions Lions Lions
September 11
Welcoming our newest Zoo critter, the mighty African Lion! Come explore how we care safely for these big cats and hear what the roar is all about.
Hundred Acre Hollow
October 16 | Offsite
Ready for a field trip? This class will meet at Hundred Acre Hollow where we will learn all about native critter populations and the habitats they call home!
Hurricane Hazards
November 6
Have you ever wondered how the Zoo preps for Hurricanes? Come find out how we keep our animals happy and healthy!
Code Zebra
December 18
What’s a Code Zebra? Find out how Zoos prepare for escaped animals and what this means for our Critical Action team!
Brevard Zoo offers children’s night hikes, overnights and scouting adventures! Click HERE for a flyer!
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! A minimum enrollment of 5 child and parent pairs is required for the family program and a minimum of 10 participants for the drop-off program must be registered to take place.
Questions? Email edregistrar@brevardzoo.org or call 321.254.9453 x219. Click HERE for FAQ. Click HERE for a flyer.
Night Hike Program Information
August 20 |Florida Fossils | Family Hike
September 9 | Expedition Rainforest | Drop-Off Hike
October 22 | Hundred Acre Hollows | Family Hike
November 11 | What do Zoos do? | Drop-Off Hike
December 9 | Painting on the Wild Side | Family Hike
December 17 | Painting on the Wild Side | 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? 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.
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. Visit our Exceptional Nature Space page to learn more. 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, families and groups to explore the Exceptional Nature Space during open play. Amenities may include loose parts for building materials, mud paint, and a mud kitchen. Reservations are a maximum of one hour per group and reservations are required. Zoo Admission is not included. Contact our education registrar at edregistrar@brevardzoo.org to schedule your next playtime in our Exceptional Nature Space!
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