One of my favorite places is the Brevard Zoo. We were lucky enough to have it built right here in Melbourne in 1994. Since then they have added new exhibits and remodeled some areas to accommodate the growing number of guests. The BZ has modeled the enclosure to resemble the environment the animals would be found in, no cages or bars, just all natural. Each area is named for the area where that particular group of animals is from: Florida, Australia, Africa, and South America. Each vicinity houses their native species spread out over a loop walkway, except Africa. You can see gators, otters, deer, and lots of birds in the Florida section. They have a feeding time for the gators, so if you are interested you should check to see when it is scheduled. In the Australia loop you enter an enclosure to see fruit bats and then further in for the aviary. You can purchase nectar to feed the colorful birds, warning – birds will be all over you so if you do not like this do not enter. My favorite section is Africa.
After going over the bridge and up the walkway you are now eye to eye with the Giraffes. For a small price you can feed them biscuits. It is a great photo opportunity and they are soooo cute! I would recommend going there first, and then returning before you leave. This way you are giving yourself 2 chances to see them.
The BZ has a “Paws On” park, but is currently under construction. I can’t wait for it to reopen because before I thought it was great for kids. The zoo also has kayaking through Africa and Florida. When the remolding is done they will offer snorkeling as well. The cost is not much; you can bring your own food or purchase it there. Other cool animals include red wolf, fox, and jaguar. If you live in the area you should consider a zoo pass that lasts for a year. BZ is right off the 95 Wickham Road / Viera exit. http://www.brevardzoo.org/
An anteater trying to sleep
After going over the bridge and up the walkway you are now eye to eye with the Giraffes. For a small price you can feed them biscuits. It is a great photo opportunity and they are soooo cute! I would recommend going there first, and then returning before you leave. This way you are giving yourself 2 chances to see them.
The BZ has a “Paws On” park, but is currently under construction. I can’t wait for it to reopen because before I thought it was great for kids. The zoo also has kayaking through Africa and Florida. When the remolding is done they will offer snorkeling as well. The cost is not much; you can bring your own food or purchase it there. Other cool animals include red wolf, fox, and jaguar. If you live in the area you should consider a zoo pass that lasts for a year. BZ is right off the 95 Wickham Road / Viera exit. http://www.brevardzoo.org/
An anteater trying to sleep
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I am planning a trip to see my paernts in your area. The information is great since I have kids and my family is new to Fl. Thanks.
The Zoo now has a tree top rope course. I cannot speak from experience because I have not tried it yet. It looks fun!
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