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A Florida black bear cub runs out of a carrier to be released into the woods.

Returning 15 Bear Cubs to their Natural Range

Last week, we released 15 Florida black bear cubs back to their natural habitat after months of rehabilitation.

Welcome, Manatees Tugboat and Andme!

We’ve welcomed two manatees to East Coast Zoological Foundation’s behind-the-scenes rehabilitation center at Brevard Zoo! 

A New Grant Opportunity for Conservationists

We’ve introduced a new grant offering aimed at helping to grow and develop conservation-based organizations by supporting operational costs essential for fieldwork. Our East Coast Zoological Foundation (ECZF) has launched the Growth, Engagement and Resources (GEAR) grant to address the financial challenges organizations face when their needs fall outside large-scale project-based funding. 

Helping Florida Black Bear Cubs

With our newly established Black Bear Rehabilitation Center, we’ve cared for more cub patients than ever!

Searching for Seagrass Seeds

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.

Two Sea Turtles Rehabilitated and Returned to the Ocean

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.  

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