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Brevard Zoo

4.5 (470 reviews)
Open 9:30 am - 5:00 pm

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Beautiful zoo. Recommended.
Niti M.

We had a great experience at the Brevard Zoo. We saw animals you don't usually see. Animals from Africa, Australia and all parts of the world. We even saw a small female kangaroo with her baby in her pouch. It is great for kids and families. There are small confession stands for food and drinks, lot of volunteers around the zoo to explain things and guide you. There are even mist stations when it gets hot. The bathrooms were clean and plenty of room. There was even a photographer and a zoo shop. Not to mention plenty of parking. The fee is $30 per person. For seniors and veterans it's $5 off a ticket.

Raymond K.

If you are a zoo person, then this zoo is a must visit. Great for adults and the kids will love it. We spent a little more than 4 hours and we seen and did just about everything. We took a little guided kayak tour, train ride, we fed the birds and fish, and my wife fed a camel. They also have a zip line. All the animals looked healthy and content in their environment. We did not eat any food, since we had breakfast before we went, but from what I could tell, the food looked pretty good. If in the area , plan on taking the family to the zoo.

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Tamara M.

This zoo is so great! Moving here from a much bigger city, I was expecting to be underwhelmed by this place but I am glad to say I was wrong. It's big, and well mapped out, with something for everyone. The staff and volunteers are kind and helpful. Lots of benches to help out when the kids get tired to take a quick rest. I visited while chaperoning a school field trip but I am looking forward to come back and explore on our own time so we can do everything but especially the train.

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Garrett P.

This zoo is amazing! One of the best mid size zoos we have ever been to. The zoo workers/volunteers were so helpful and friendly. We loved how all the animals were divided up into various regions of the world and each region exhibit area was done so nicely. Also we loved how much space the animals had in their habitats. There also were lots of different runs that lots of animals could go from one area of their exhibit to another. There were also several different add on adventures..kayaking, ziplining, and tree climbing. Many different option for food and beverage. All in all a favorite place that we have been to since we have lived in Florida. We will definitely go back!

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Jody P.

Such a wonderful zoo! So many animals, well kept grounds with friendly volunteers throughout to help with directions or give extra info about the animals. We only did one add on: for $5 extra my husband and I both got to feed the lorakeets nectar and it was so exciting to have these little birds interact with you!

Vicki M.

My visit to the Brevard Zoo exceeded my expectations. We went with the goal of doing the Nyami River Tour kayak adventure,$12.95 for adults in addition to zoo entry. The kayak trip was longer than I expected and we saw behind the scenes of the zoo and animals. The zoo was celebrating 30 years. The zoo was very clean and very well laid out by different habitats. In addition to the kayak tour, there are several other experiences you can buy for an additional fee. The volunteers enthusiastically shared their knowledge. There is a large onsite parking lot.

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Kellie A.

I love this zoo so much. All the staff and volunteers are always very engaged, helpful and look like they fully enjoy being there. It's an easy zoo to walk around, a perfect half day place to bring the kids. The splash pad is def an added bonus! I highly recommend getting annual passes if you live near here, they are so worth it and you get discounts on almost everything! And they have a lot of hands on animal encounters available

Eric P.

My family and I have just moved to Florida from Chicago a little over a month ago, and Chicago has two zoos which are pretty great. We've heard great things about this zoo and we've decided to check it out. We were kinda shocked at how much it cost, think we paid $80+ for the day. In Chicago one of the Zoos is free while the other is half the price of what we paid here, BUT it was worth it! Honestly this is a great family experience, they had a small water park for the kids which is great to cool everyone off, so don't forget to pack swimsuits, a nice playground to sap the kid's energy, and a petting zoo. Some of the animals had there own bridges, which they use, that was cool to see. They have zip lining, kayaking, and a Safari style train ride for all ages. They also have an aviary where the birds land on you (if you have food) and there really cool unique species. They also have a place you can walk into and see kangaroos and emus up close, no barrier. There's just so much they have there that I can't mention them all, it's an all day place if you ask me. They also had good service, very friendly and informational. I would definitely take the family back to this place, just looking for an event.

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Brian K.

This is by far the best zoo we've visited in Florida. The animal exhibits are huge and thoughtfully designed so you feel incredibly close to the animals throughout the park. We even did the $6 train ride--at first it felt short, but by the end the animals were so close it was honestly an amazing experience. You really feel immersed the whole time. We will definitely be coming back! If we lived closer we'd get an annual pass.

Shelby A.

Stopped in to check out their giraffes and giraffe kayak adventure as advertised online. It is $2 cheaper to book your tickets online rather than buying them at the zoo. Parking fills up quick so you may end up walking a bit to the entrance. Once you enter I have to say we did the entire zoo and kayak tour in 1:30 maybe less. The biggest complaint I have was people with small children just clogging up the walkways with strollers and making it not easy to pass and then giving major attitude. This zoo is definitely smaller than I was expecting for the ticket prices. I was most excited as I love giraffes they are my absolute favorite animals. I was able to feed them for $10 and then we also opted to do the kayak tour thru Africa for $12.95 per person. The kayak tour I can say save the money and don't do it. You can barely see any of the animals from the river nor do they come close enough for a decent photo. The zoo was packed at 10-11am when we went and if was absolute chaos. It definitely is more of a fun experience I'm sure to bring your kids. But I can say I was disappointed by the hype around the giraffe encounters they advertise to see they were lacking in person. I don't think I would return.

Rachel M.

Loved visiting this zoo. The way they organized it by habitat and in a circle for each area of animals, they made it possible not to miss any section. My faves were the giraffes, lions, kangaroos, rhinos, giant sea otters, and flamingos. I was surprised that we were able to see the kangaroos up close. That was so cool. We spent about 3 hours here. They had a good amount of shade for those hot days but we came on a perfect weather day. They also have a mural display throughout the park through May. We only missed one section bc it was closed at the time we visited but we still didn't feel that we missed anything. That area is for the kids to play and splash around in as well as a petting zoo. This is a great zoo. So glad we visited! They also have kayaks and zip lines animal viewing which we did not do. They also have animal feedings and encounters as well. So great fun for the whole family.

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Sounder A.

Great zoo. Worth the price, annual passes are cheap. Tons of new exhibits. Great animals. Great programs. Awesome staff.

Aria I.

Had a fun time definitely worth the drive 10/10 The staff was super informative About each exhibit I also loved Tree Top & being able to see the animals while on that obstacle course I will definitely be coming back here

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Best Zoo Ever! Lots of animals, feeding, fun - I would recommend going as soon as it opens and feed the kangaroos first.

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What is the cost for 3 and 6 year olds?

Children 3 years old and up are $21.95.

How does the kayak tour work? Do you get a time slot? Does it get booked up for the day?

There are two kayak tours. The Nami Nami river tour (by the giraffes and lions) is booked at the desk near the kayaks for the time slot that you want. The other one by the Ropes course and everglades portion of the park is usually available when you… Read more

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It's 20 something per person. But you can take up to 5 people (family) for $140 per year

An you bring a dog?

I'm sure if it's a certified service animal you can - best thing to do is call them directly to inquire.… Read more

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Wild Florida Adventure Park

4.5
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37.2 mi

My 17 year old daughter and I had so much fun at Wild Florida! We visited both the Gator Park, the…read moredrive thru safari, and the lemur experience and all were well worth the price of admission. First the safari - You drive your own car through this safari and in our experience, you really don't have to worry about damage to your vehicle. There are so many animals, many species that I didn't recognize. When we entered the safari, we were given a booklet that had photos and brief descriptions of all of the animals, and that was a huge help in identifying what we were viewing. I loved that we could go at our own pace and there were plenty of pull-offs for us to use if the vehicles behind us wanted to travel more quickly. The animals trulya re right in front of you - most are wandering freely without cages, fences, or other barriers, and at times we had to stop to let animals cross the road in front of our car! At the end of the safari, there is a place where you can park your car and go up to a platform to feed the giraffes ($5 per person). We did it and it was so much fun to get to see the giraffes so close and have them take food right from our hands. We enjoyed the safari so much that we went through it again after touring the gator park. The gator park was super fun as well, and there are so many animals other than gators, too! We enjoyed the gator feeding. It was fascinating to watch them eat chicken meat off of a hanging line, and the commentary provided by the show's host was very informative. We also enjoyed holding a baby alligator and getting a digital photo. My 17 year old daughter loved the add on of the lemur experience. She, along with about 6 other guests, got to go inside a room next to the lemur exhibit and interact & feed a lemur. She truly loved this experience and it was definitely worth the added cost. We spent about 5 hours here and could easily have spend an hour or two more. Check Groupon for discounts on tickets and enjoy seeing all of the animals at Wild Florida!

We had a great time and there was quite a bit to keep all of us entertained - definitely worth the…read moredrive. Two areas to provide feedback - 1. Please provide exit signs in Gator park. As it neared 5:15p - exits started getting locked, including the one people were leaving as we were entering. There were no workers around to ask how to get out. 2. After navigating the above, we went to the gift shop because we were told it closes at 6p. At 5:50, the gift shop was completely dark and locked up. This was super disappointing. I understand that people want to leave, but man...

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Little Reef Aquaculture & Imports

5.0
(3 reviews)
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Absolutely in love with this place! Professional here. They are here for the love of the hobby and…read morenot become reach of their clients. They are exited to help new people in the hobby and have patience with us when we have a million and one questions ! Thank you for all you do for us!

Little Reef Aquaculture is AWESOME! I am tickled to death that I found them with a quick internet…read moresearch and even happier that I ventured their way a few months ago. I know there are several folks involved with the business, but I've dealt mostly with Shawn and he has been exceedingly helpful and provided top-notch advice and suggestions while setting up my first mixed reef tank. They have a great selection of corals (and fish and other inverts) and their stock gets getting better and more diverse weekly. I especially like the fact that Shawn has extensive experience working at some really big name places over in Orlando and brings that experience to a more local setting that caters to folks just like me as well as other much more experienced reefers. have bought livestock from the big name places that all of us have heard of on the Internet in Orlando and I can say without pause that the corals and inverts Shawn has sold me were as good or even much better as far as quality, size, and cleanliness. The price was better in every case and many times the size of the frag might even be 2-3X larger... pretty easy decision to buy local from a dealer I trust where I not only get to pick the item out personally, but it's also not shipped to me so it doesn't get stressed during shipment. I have found my reef tank critter supplier and I couldn't be happier. Well-done Little Reef Aquatics and thank you Shawn! I will definitely be coming back for more.....

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Gatorland

4.4
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42.9 mi
Free parking
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We are in Orlando for a family vacation and this was on our to-do list. I absolutely recommend…read morecoming here, especially when they open to beat that heat a little bit! If you plan your day right with cooling towels, water, fans, etc., this is actually a really really fun experience! There's also a splash pad here too! We didn't sign up for anything extra, just general admission. We did buy gator food. It was kinda neat because you could essentially feed them any time throughout the walk! There's lots of signage with literature about the gators and history. We really enjoyed our time here, excited to come back if we're in town again!

I was in Orlando for work and decided to spend my Friday going to the most Floridian attraction I…read morecould find. This place was so much fun and did not disappoint! There is so much to see and do there. I was pleasantly surprised by how large the whole place was. I got there right at opening at 10am to sign up for the capybara experience, but the petting zoo did not open until 11am, so the gentleman at the ticketing gate recommended that I line up around 10:55am. The capybara experience was $15, and it includes a 10-minute time slot from 2-3pm to feed and pet capybaras. If that is all you are here for, apparently Gatorland does allow re-entry so you can just reserve a time slot and come back during your assigned time. I would highly recommend this experience if you are even remotely interested. It was a really cool opportunity, and I did not feel rushed or crowded at all during my time slot (12 people total). Other than that, I enjoyed the shows and train ($3 for unlimited rides all day). There are a variety of animals to see outside of just alligators and crocodiles, so I think there is something for everyone. This is an affordable option ($34) for a day of fun that does not involve large crowds. I spent about 4-5 hours here but could have probably stayed longer if it were not so hot. The website says food and drinks are not allowed, but honestly no one checked. Free parking is a plus!

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Leucistic alligator
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3.7
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55.6 mi

Today we went to the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens in Sanford, Florida! $70 to get in for…read moreall 4 of us and Calliope was free! Plus extra $15 for us all to ride the train. Free parking! Food and souvenirs were too expensive! Free small cups of water! $5 for small cup to feed goats! Playground w wood mulch flooring and splash pad

We took our 4 month old daughter to the zoo for a fun afternoon to see the animals! This zoo is the…read moreperfect size for small children and families as you can stay for a few hours and still feel like you have seen everything! It was HOT the day we decided to go so we only stayed for a couple of hours. I do wish there was more shade on pathways, and fans and/or covered spaces to take a break from the Florida heat. We thankfully found a spot by the black bear exhibit that was air conditioned and had only two chairs, so I could feed our daughter. There were MANY other moms that came in looking to also feed their kids and it turned into a waiting game as we had to take turns using the two chairs in that building to sit and feed our babies. The animals were neat to see, because it was so hot a lot of the animals weren't out or were in shady places within their enclosure. I liked that there were zoo workers and volunteers near many of the exhibits that were available to answer questions and provide more information about the specific animals there. Overall we had a great time with our daughter and look forward to bringing her back again in the future.

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Happy Habitats program for students.
Happy Habitats program for students.
Happy Habitats program for students
Happy Habitats program for students
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Brevard Zoo Linear Park

Brevard Zoo Linear Park

5.0
(2 reviews)
0.1 mi

This is my favorite biking trail in the area. It is about three miles and upon exiting, there is a…read moregorgeous neighborhood that you can explore. I love the trees and relaxed feel of the path. There are plenty benches and cute spots to stop and take a break. I never feel as if it's too crowded, and always feel so relaxed and present when I go.

The Brevard Zoo Linear Park is literally what it sounds like. This is a park that shares some land…read morewith the Brevard Zoo, but is not part of the business. The park is public and free. It is truly linear in that it is a singular trail that's extends to the Pineda Causeway and back. The park trail has historical information along the way, as well as information about local wildlife. The trail takes you through classic Florida wetlands. It is quite popular and frequented by walkers, cyclists, and joggers. It is about 2.5 miles one-way, so about 5 miles round trip. Be prepared to have sun exposure. Also, it seems like a popular trail for dogs and their parents. There are benches interspersed throughout the trail and garbage cans for convenience. Today I walked the 5-mile journey and I will be back. It was a gorgeous escape from city life. The parking was convenient and it really is free. If you plan to do the full length of the trail, bring water. It can get hot because of the direct sunlight.

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Historical trail
Historical trail
Beginning of trail
Beginning of trail
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