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10/30/2026

It looks like the Bear Witch Project in the bears' habitat. 🎃👻

Our Florida black bears were treated to some spooky enrichment just in time for Halloween! Fabric ghosts, fall-themed foods, and their very own pumpkin keeper kept the trio busy.

10/29/2026

Brevard County residents, you'll have the chance to renew the Save Our Indian River Lagoon (SOIRL) Half-Cent Sales Tax this election. Almost 10 years ago, you joined us in wanting to reverse the decades of pollution that resulted in algae blooms and seagrass die offs in the Indian River Lagoon by voting SOIRL into place. This decision has supported the investment in science-based projects to reduce pollution, improve water quality, restore natural ecosystems, and more.

We want to continue this restoration work in the hopes that generations will be able to enjoy clean water and a healthy environment. Your support of the Save Our Indian River Lagoon Half-Cent Sales Tax ensures the work – and the results – continue unimpeded.

Interested in learning more? Want to learn more? You can read over the SOIRL project plan, watch Citizen Oversight Committee meetings, and more at Brevardfl.gov/SaveOurIndianRiverLagoon.

Head to HelpTheLagoon.org for more information specifically on the renewal.

10/28/2026

Ready for a little sneak peek of our new Paws On experience?

There's still plenty to do as construction continues in this particularly family friendly area, but our two new renovated play places are taking shape - while our old "friends" the Whale and the Gopher tortoise are being reimagined with the space.

For more details, visit our website: https://brevardzoo.org/paws-on-updates/. We hope to share a reopening date soon!

10/27/2026

Bold sculpture artists - we would love to see your work at our Zoo! We're ready for the third iteration of our bold art series! Bold Sculptures at the Zoo will feature 20 sculpture artists from mid-January through mid-April 2027.

This Call for Artists invites submissions for consideration by a jury panel, with 20 artists selected by December 7, 2026. The exhibition is contingent on grant funding, with a decision expected in late October or early November 2026.

Complete details and guidelines are included here: https://brevardzoo.org/bold-sculptures/

We hope this exhibition reaches more than 150,000 visitors and inspires the community to take action for conservation through art!

10/27/2026

Ryu the Komodo dragon was able to show off his hunting skills during his latest feeding session! 🦎🍖

His keeper team fashioned the largest prey item he has received to date to a pulley system. The pair of keepers then took turns pulling the line to simulate the prey running, allowing Ryu's predator instincts to kick in. Ryu was able to utilize his natural behaviors of tearing and clawing along with getting some bonus exercise!

10/26/2026

🔊 Sound on to listen to Tito the white-nosed coati enjoy his meal in a pumpkin bowl! Simple, but fun enrichment for Tito!

Happy ! 📸Thanks to Americas keeper Halley for the footage!

10/25/2026

Witching you a happy Halloween week! The candy (and the scares) aren't quite over here at Brevard Zoo! Here's how you can celebrate with us:
🍬 Enjoy live entertainment, candy, special activities and more at our classic daytime experience, Boo at the Zoo, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Halloween (Saturday, Oct. 31!)
🎃 Opt for spooktacular nighttime fun with Beware the Night! Stroll through dimly lit pathways lined with glowing jack-o-lanterns, foggy forests and larger-than-life displays nightly until Oct. 31.
😱 Turn up the scares with our River's Revenge trail, an optional experience during select Beware the Night evenings! River's Revenge will be open Oct. 29, 30 and 31 this week.

For tickets or more details, visit https://brevardzoo.org/boo-and-beware.

10/24/2026

Beer-ware, Lua is one tough cat! 🍺🐆

This keg enrichment activated Lua's hunting instincts, and she enjoyed dragging the large cylinders around her habitat.

Thanks to Coasters Pub & Biergarten for donating the kegs!

10/23/2026

Introducing some of our animal residents to their plushie counterparts went about as well as you might expect 🤣

Interested in your own special plushie? Consider symbolically adopting an animal and receive your own stuffed animal friend - and support our Zoo! https://brevardzoo.org/membership/adopt-an-animal/

Special shoutout to Audubon Zoo for this social media post inspiration!

10/22/2026

Well hello there, Mateo! 🐵 Like all spider monkeys, Mateo is incredibly energetic and curious. Watch as he gets up close and personal. 📸

Special thanks to Americas keeper Sadie for the footage!

Address

8225 N Wickham Road
Melbourne, FL
32940

Opening Hours

Monday	9:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	9:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	9:30am - 5pm
Thursday	9:30am - 5pm
Friday	9:30am - 5pm
Saturday	9:30am - 5pm
Sunday	9:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+13212549453

Website

http://www.brevardzoo.org/

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