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Come experience Turkey Creek Sanctuary after dark. There will be musical entertainment along the boardwalk, and in the park. We will also have food trucks, vendors. So bring your family, your glo-sticks and enjoy the park after dark! The cost is $8 per person in advance and $12 at the gate. All ages are welcome […]
Are you a true Manatee Maniac, captivated by these charming, chubby mermaids with their delightfully boopable noses? Join us for an extraordinary celebration dedicated to these gentle giants! Enjoy a plethora of special activities designed to entertain and educate, ensuring a memorable experience for all ages. Meet our dedicated manatee rescue team and learn firsthand […]
Curious to learn about the natural side of our state? The Space Coast Birding and Wildlife Festival (SCBWF) allows you to add to your life list, take some amazing photos, see different Florida habitats, and meet other birders and naturalists from around the country! Participate in one of the largest, most comprehensive birding and wildlife […]
Celebrate one of the most diverse ecosystems in the world – wetlands – with a special promotion that will get you out on the water! Kayaking at the Zoo’s Wetlands area will be free for members and 50% off for nonmembers on Feb. 2. Advanced reservations will not be available – guests can book their […]
The 13th Annual Pioneer Day is a Family Friendly day filled with activities and programs celebrating the early pioneers of Merritt Island. The historic John H. Sams Homestead and the historic St. Luke’s Episcopal Church set the sites for opportunities for families and friends to learn about the lifestyles of our ancestors and environment through […]
ATTENTION ALL NATURE LOVERS AND GARDEN ENTHUSIASTS! The “Garden Club by the Sea” is presenting a free, family friendly “Pollinator Fair” Sunday, February 23 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm at Nance Park in Indialantic. Come experience the world of pollinators and interact with birds, bees, bats, butterflies and plants that support our local ecosystem. […]
Celebrate World Seagrass Day with Restore Our Shores at the Zoo! Enjoy fun activities in our center loop from 10:00 a.m. -3:00 p.m. There will also be opportunities to learn about these important plants and how to help our Indian River Lagoon from several lagoon-focused organizations. Free with Zoo admission.
Olympians are the ultimate athletes, but Zookeepers are the ultimate animal care experts. They may not earn medals, but we’re going to test your strength, stamina, and skill to see if you can hang with the rigors of a zookeeper’s day. Price: $23 member $28 non-member Time: 10 am – 12 pm Meeting Point: Education […]
JOIN US ON April 4. It’s FIRST FRIDAY in the Eau Gallie Arts District. This special event is a tribute to our Indian River Lagoon, so important to our quality of life and our economic impact as a region. The galleries have Lagoon-focused surprises planned. On this special night, from 5:30-8:30p, Eau Gallie Square will […]
Be a part of the action at the largest coordinated Earth Day celebration in the world! Party for the Planet is the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) annual Earth Day celebration. Celebrate with us this year as we highlight our contributions to wildlife conservation and showcase our participation in AZA’s SAFE programs. All activities […]
Whether you are a novice or an expert birder, all are welcome to help the naturalists identify and count birds. Help us collect data so scientists can learn more about bird populations during fall migration. Please be prepared (proper shoes and insect repellent) for approximately a half-mile hike.
Insects & IPAs Join us for Pours for a Purpose! Join Merritt Island Wildlife Association & Playalinda Brewing Company for an incredible insect themed night to help fundraise to benefit the Merritt Island NWR Complex! Thursday, October 23rd || 4:30 – 6:30pm UCF Bug Closet Assistant Curator, Collection of Arthropods, Robin Marquez, will have microscopes […]
