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Two Perdido Key beach mice peaking out of holes.

Perdido Key Beach Mice Babies Are Here!

We’re so happy to share that we’ve welcomed our first two Perdido Key beach mice babies this year! The two male beach mice were born to mom, Malaika, and dad, Gifford. The pups are healthy and doing well!

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Celebrating Women in Science: Kelly Currier, Conservation Coordinator

This International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we wanted to introduce you to a few of our Zoo team members and get their insights on their fields. Meet Kelly Currier, our Conservation Coordinator.

Perdido Key beach mice habitats

New Digs for our Beach Mice

Our Perdido Key beach mice moved into a new home and welcomed some additional roommates! We closed their breeding season with 20 pups!

A new Perdido Key beach mouse at Brevard Zoo.

Welcoming a New Generation of Endangered Beach Mice | Part II

A new generation of Perdido Key beach mice were born recently at Brevard Zoo! These mice safeguard against any population decreases in the mice on Perdido Key.

A Perdido Key beach mouse peeks out from a log.

Helping Endangered Beach Mice Meet their Match | Part I

The Brevard Zoo is one of three Florida zoos that have taken on breeding the critically endangered Perdido Key beach mouse. Follow along as we work with our latest group of mice.

wrinkled hornbill

Meet the Most Endangered Species at the Zoo

Maybe one day, if we all do our part, we won’t need an Endangered Species Day.