Celebrating The Lagoon – Art and Music in EGAD Arts District
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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Step into the field and join us for a guided birding adventure beyond the Zoo! Explore local habitats with our expert staff, search for some of Florida’s most fascinating feathered […]
Night Life – February 21 What really happens when the sun goes down at the Zoo? Join us to take a closer look at how animals spend their nighttime hours—whether […]
When the sun sets, the animal world comes alive in new ways. Join us to discover how scientists study life after dark on this guided, after-hours Zoo adventure. Using real field research tools, we’ll explore how animals behave once the rest of the world goes to sleep. Please note that only guests who have preregistered […]
Ever wonder what it takes to work at a Zoo? Come behind-the-scenes, experience some of our most hands-on Zoo jobs and meet the teams that form the backbone of the Zoo’s daily operations. Be prepared to get your hands dirty! Price: $23 member $28 non member Time: 10:00am – 12:00:pm Meeting Point: Education Gate # […]
Manatee Education Day brings you up close to the biology and fun facts about the gentle residents of our coastal waters. Learn how manatees depend on healthy seagrass, clean waterways, and protected spaces including the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge. During this event, you’ll engage in hands-on learning, dive into manatee trivia and interactive challenges, […]
The Sea Turtle Preservation Society is “shellabrating” our 40th anniversary of Helping Sea Turtles Survive. 100% of the proceeds will go toward expanding our education programs.
Nocturnal Senses – March 21 Discover how animals thrive in the dark during this illuminating after-hours adventure! From echolocation to night vision and powerful scent tracking, explore the extraordinary senses that help nocturnal creatures navigate—and dominate—the nighttime world. Price: $23 member $28 non member Time: 6:30pm – 8:30:pm Meeting Point: Education Gate # 6 to […]
Playalinda Brewing Co. X Merritt Island Wildlife Association Enjoy social time with a side of science while learning about marsupial marvels at Opossums & Pours. Join us for an evening brewed for curious minds, where biology meets a well crafted beverage. Meet Blossom the Opossum, ambassador from the Florida Wildlife Hospital! Explore the peculiar physiology […]