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Meet Our New Swans

We have some swan-derful news! We’ve welcomed two new coscoroba swan residents to our Rainforest Revealed loop!  

Black Skimmer

Monitoring our Native Shorebirds

We are proud to announce that our Zoo is now the lead partner in the Space Coast Shorebird Partnership! We’re collaborating with Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) Florida Shorebird Alliance (FSA) to monitor shorebirds and seabirds along our coastline and on rooftops throughout Brevard County.

Macaw in quarantine with enrichment

Caring for Our Birds in Quarantine

While many of our bird species are in quarantine for their safety, our animal care staff have taken on many extra duties and assignments in order to provide the best possible care for our bird family.

Life as a “Bird Mom”

We think Michelle does an egg-cellent job.

Join the Great Backyard Bird Count

It’s super easy (and fun)!

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The Function of Feathers

Birds are the only living animals with feathers, but why exactly do they have them?

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