Gulf Breeze Zoo

08/21/2025

Mark your calendars for Friday, September 19—it’s Fall Homeschool Day and the Gulf Breeze Zoo is YOUR classroom.
Spend the day connecting with other homeschool families, learning together, and meeting some of the most amazing animals on the planet.
No reservations needed. Just bring your crew and join the fun!
👉 www.gbzoo.com/events

08/19/2025

🎃👻 Calling All Vendors! 👻🎃

Boo at the Zoo is back — and we’re looking for vendors to join one of the Gulf Coast’s favorite fall traditions! Thousands of families come every year to enjoy trick-or-treating, costumes and festive fun, making it the perfect opportunity to showcase your business.

Spots fill quickly, so don’t miss your chance to be part of the magic!

👉 Click the link to learn more and download the vendor information packet: https://www.gbzoo.com/event/boo-at-the-zoo

08/19/2025

If Monday’s got you down… we’ve got baby kangaroos. 🦘 Our zookeeper, Kayleah, has all of your problems solved.

08/18/2025

Many people have asked what these whiskers feel like. They may look stiff, but they are actually soft! The owner of these whiskers loves a good nose scratch from his keepers.

The answer: KIBOKO, our male Nile Hippo!

📸: Keeper Kortnee

08/16/2025

Can you guess which animal these whiskers belong to? Drop your guesses below 👇 and come back tomorrow to find out!

📸: Keeper Rob

08/10/2025

Today, our western lowland gorilla Rwanda celebrates her 39th birthday. Her keepers decorated the island and made her this special cake made of oatmeal, strawberries, grapes, and blueberries.

📸: Keeper Destiny

08/08/2025

Help us celebrate Imani's second birthday! He turned 2 on August 5th and continues to capture the hearts of guests and staff alike. He is full of personality and can often be found clinging to his mother, Indah! 🥳

07/23/2025

🐾💪 Happy National Zookeeper Week to the incredible team who cares for our animals (and makes it look easy). We’re celebrating YOU all week long! 💚

07/21/2025

It’s National Zookeeper Week and we’re celebrating the queens behind the scenes. 👑 Today’s spotlight: Hailee and Jess—serving sloth snuggles, reptile wrangling, and bird whispering realness. 🦥🐍🦜 Stay tuned all week as we hype up the amazing humans who make the zoo run.

07/20/2025

It’s National Zookeeper Week!
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From July 20–26, we’re celebrating the incredible Gulf Breeze Zoo zookeepers who care for our animals with heart, hustle, and dedication every day. 🐍🦜 Get ready for a week full of behind-the-scenes videos showing the wild world of zookeeping in action! 🎥🐾

07/17/2025

Peekaboo. We want to see you.

07/15/2025

Thanks for stopping by and spending the day with us 💕

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