Special Events

September Discount Days | September 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24 & 26

Stop by the Zoo for September savings! After Labor Day, admission for Florida residents is just $5 on Tuesdays and 50% off on Sundays. Open to Florida residents only. Must present state-issued photo ID or utility bill with address. May not be combined with other discounts or promotions. To provide the community respite in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma, we are offering $5 admission to Florida residents on Thursday, September, 14 as well. 

Job Fair | Friday, September 22 | 11 am

Join the wildest crew in town! Positions open in the Flamingo Café, adventure services, guest services and our upcoming dinosaur exhibit. Representatives from Florida Wildlife Hospital and Sanctuary, Marine Resources Council and other local organizations will also be on hand with volunteer and work opportunities for those interested in the fields of animal care and conservation. more…

Boo at the Zoo | October 13 – 15, 20 – 22 & 27 – 29 | 5:30-9 p.m. (Fridays & Saturdays), 5:30-8 p.m. (Sundays)

Stop by the Zoo in October to experience this family-favorite Halloween activity, featuring more than 30 treat stations each weekend. Once you’ve had your fill of candy, take a ride on the Boo Choo train, rock out with our DJ, channel your creative spirit with creepy crafts and go for the gold in our costume contest! Presented by Alpizar Law, LLC. more…

Dinosaurs Are Back! | November 18 – April 30

Dinosaurs are returning to the Space Coast for the first time in five years! Meet 16 advanced animatronic creatures modeled after the latest paleontological findings, uncover a giant Tyrannosaurus skeleton and watch volunteers prepare real fossils in the Dinosaur Discovery Center. Not included with Zoo admission.

Jazzoo | Saturday, November 4 | 7 - 11 pm

Don’t miss our most exciting, vibrant and energized event of the year! The 8^th annual Jazzoo is sure to be an unforgettable night with live music, multiple open bars and extraordinary food from the area’s best restaurants and caterers. more…

Holiday Happenings | All December long

Strap on your jingle bells and head to the Zoo for a flurry of festive fun! Enjoy a blizzard of activities including animal encounters, games, crafts, music and the chance to meet Santa Claus. More information coming soon.

Science Cafés | Second Wednesday of each month | 6 pm

Science Café is a collaboration between the Zoo and the Florida Institute of Technology. It is place where anyone interested in science or technology can discuss topical issues with the help of an expert in the field. Best of all, it is not a lecture! Each session is free and open to the public. more…