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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.

Taking a Field Trip to Perdido Key

We have 30 tiny new faces to introduce you to! Our Perdido Key beach mice breeding program has expanded, as our team recently collected over two dozen new beach mice that will help protect their species from extinction and allow them to act as important ambassador animals. 

Two Florida black bears greet each other in a zoo habitat.

Expanding Our Work Rehabilitating Florida Black Bear Cubs

Learn how we’re growing our conservation work with rehabilitating and releasing Florida black bear cubs across the state.

A man carries a cage full of oysters attached to a cinderblock as he walks through a lagoon.

Studying Oyster Health in the Indian River Lagoon

Learn all about how our Restore Our Shores team is studying oyster health to help rebuild the Indian River Lagoon.

A giraffe looks into the camera.

Welcoming Aurora the Masai Giraffe

Meet Aurora, a 1-year-old Masai giraffe who recently joined our herd!

Opening our Manatee Rehabilitation Center and Welcoming Patients

We have officially opened our brand-new Manatee Rehabilitation Center and welcomed our first two manatee patients, Churro and Randa. 

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