Brevard Zoo

Brevard Zoo An Association of Zoos & Aquariums-accredited organization that shares our joy of nature to help wildlife and people thrive. Sister campus to
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05/31/2026

Our brand-new Galapagos tortoise encounters are now LIVE! 🐢

Get the unique chance to meet our trio of juvenile Galapagos tortoises while learning more about this fascinating species and just how big they may grow throughout their lifetimes.

This new experience is offered now through October on Tuesdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. Plus, members can enjoy meeting the tortoises at a discounted rate.

🔗Visit our website for full details:
https://brevardzoo.org/animal-encounters/

05/30/2026

Things revved up in our main Expedition Africa habitat with the addition of Diesel, our new male Grevy's zebra! 🦓

Diesel joined our Zoo to pair up with our female zebras as part of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums Species Survival Plan for Grevy’s zebra. This program ensures a healthy and genetically diverse safeguard population of many endangered species in accredited facilities.

Diesel will continue making occasional trips out onto our veldt as we gear up for the next set of introductions: Meeting our female zebra! Want to learn more about Diesel? Visit our blog: https://brevardzoo.org/news/welcoming-diesel-the-grevys-zebra/

There’s a new guy in town, and he’s already turning heads. 🤠We recently welcomed Oliver, a 3-year-old male Eastern bongo...
05/29/2026

There’s a new guy in town, and he’s already turning heads. 🤠

We recently welcomed Oliver, a 3-year-old male Eastern bongo. Oliver’s arrival is due to a breeding recommendation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ Species Survival Plan for his species. This program helps dozens of endangered species build healthy populations in human care to create a safeguard for their native counterparts.

Oliver made himself right at home as soon as he arrived in his new Expedition Africa habitat. His new herd instantly welcomed him and showed him around the habitat. Oliver is still a bit timid around his new keepers, but he is slowly acclimating to them. They are also working hard on building his trust and growing a relationship with him.

You can spot Oliver and the rest of our bongo herd by taking a ride on our Cape to Cairo Express Train. Make sure to visit him soon!

Learn more about the new guy on our blog: https://ow.ly/VTxb50Z4f05 🔗

Thanks to Expedition Africa keeper Lindsay for the photos. 📸

05/28/2026

A new adventure is coming to the Zoo! Any ideas on what it might be? 👓

05/27/2026

Cute✅ Cuddly✅ Cared for✅

Bring your favorite stuffed animal to our Teddy Bear Clinic for an animal wellness check! This special activity will be FREE with Zoo admission at our upcoming BearFest, June 5-7!

Other Bear Fest festivities include:
⛺ Bear vs. Campsite: Watch our black bears take on the ultimate camping challenge!
🍺Bear-y Good Eats and Drinks: Enjoy specialty menu items inspired by our bears. A special beer flight will also be available for purchase!
🗑️ Trash can races: Think you can beat a bear-proof trash can? Put on those bear claws and give it your best shot!

For more information or to check out the schedule, visit our website: https://brevardzoo.org/bear-fest/.

05/26/2026

Crikey! Lily the crocodile was recently treated to some tasty catfish enrichment. Tying her prey above her habitat encourages her to jump out of the water to exercise her natural hunting behaviors. 🐊

Thank you to Tara in Philanthropy for capturing this moment! 📸

05/25/2026

Honey and Fernando swung into their first birthday in true dancing queen style! Our entire black-handed spider monkey troop enjoyed this Mamma Mia-themed birthday party, curated by their dedicated animal care team. 🪩✨🐒

The pair came into our care after being confiscated by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services. We took in both of these wildlife trafficking victims at only a few months old, and we have watched them grow into bold and confident young monkeys. After such a rough start, we are so happy we were able to celebrate this joyous milestone with them and their newfound family.

Meet our first three Florida black bear cub patients of this year's cub season, Sammy, Scruffy and Grape! 🐻These little ...
05/24/2026

Meet our first three Florida black bear cub patients of this year's cub season, Sammy, Scruffy and Grape! 🐻

These little ones were rescued by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's Bear Management team after being found abandoned and alone. Without their mother's guidance, young bear cubs, like this trio, lack the necessary skills to thrive in their natural range — that's where we come in. 🔗To learn more about Sammy, Scruffy and Grape's healing journeys, check out our latest blog: https://brevardzoo.org/news/meet-this-years-first-bear-cub-patients

Interested in learning more about East Coast Zoological Foundation's Black Bear Rehabilitation Center? Join us for BearFest on June 5-7 at the Zoo! In addition to all kinds of fun activities, we'll have a special Teddy Bear Clinic for guests to bring in their stuffed animal for a "wellness check" inspired by real procedures used with our black bears. Learn more here: https://brevardzoo.org/bear-fest/

The doctor is in the L3 Harris Animal Care Center! 🩺We're proud to welcome Dr. Garrett Crooks to our veterinary team as ...
05/23/2026

The doctor is in the L3 Harris Animal Care Center! 🩺

We're proud to welcome Dr. Garrett Crooks to our veterinary team as our second veterinarian! With our L3 Harris Animal Care Center being behind-the-scenes, we wanted to introduce you to this new Zoo team member and get his insights on what it is like to care for our Zoo residents so far.

Read more on our blog: https://brevardzoo.org/news/meet-new-veterinarian-dr-garrett-crooks 🔗

05/22/2026

Join us as we take a look inside Gollum the American crocodile's stomach (spoiler for Lord of the Rings fans: we didn't find "the Ring")! 🐊

Due to their sheer size and anatomy, performing a routine veterinary exam on a crocodile is no small feat. After much training and preparation from our Herps & Aquatics team, we shifted Gollum to our L3 Harris Animal Care center for a full exam along with a gastrointestinal endoscopy to get a better look at what's inside his stomach. 👀

🔗Learn more about the behind-the-scenes process at our latest blog:
https://brevardzoo.org/news/checking-up-on-gollum-the-511-pound-crocodile/

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

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+13212549453

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