Our teams are on the cutting edge of research when it comes to Halodule wrightii, the primary species used for seagrass restoration in the lagoon. While Halodule wrightii is historically one of the most abundant species in the lagoon, its reproductive capabilities and life cycle are not fully understood.

We are thrilled to welcome a special addition to our Zoo family: an Eastern bongo baby! Mom, Denver, gave birth to a healthy male calf overnight on Dec. 5.  

2025 was full of conservation wins at our Zoo, and that includes expanding our expert care to help one of Florida’s most iconic species: manatees!

We always knew our time with Agave the white-nosed coati would be too short – and we’re heartbroken to share we recently made the compassionate choice to say goodbye to her after 4 years of dedicated care from our animal and veterinary teams.   

Bon voyage Cassieopeia and Cheyenne! These two juvenile green sea turtles are back in the ocean thanks to the rehabilitation efforts of East Coast Zoological Foundation’s (ECZF) Sea Turtle Healing Center at Brevard Zoo.  

At Brevard Zoo, we’re always looking for ways to spread our mission to share our joy of nature to help wildlife and people thrive. This year, we did so in two unique ways – through special art experiences.