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Cruisin’ for Conservation – Sea Turtle Preservation Society’s 40th Anniversary Shellabration
2026-03-21 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | American Muscle Car Museum, 3500 Sarno Rd, Melbourne, FL, 32934, United States
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.

Adult Night Hike : Nocturnal Senses
2026-03-21 17:30 - 19:30 | BREVARD ZOO, 8225 N. Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL, 32935, United States
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 the right of main zoo entrance.
All participants must be ages 18+
Our programs are designed to be active and hands-on with most activities taking place outside. We recommend dressing to be comfortable outside in the weather conditions and ask that all participants bring a water bottle. Close-toed shoes are required.
Contact E-mail – edregistrar@brevardzoo.org
Cost – $23.00 – $28.00 per Participant

Opossums & Pours at Playalinda Brewing Co.
2026-03-26 16:00 - 18:00 | Playalinda Brewing Company, 5220 S Washington Ave, Titusville, FL, 32780, United States
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 of North America’s only marsupial, from the prehensile tails to the science behind their famously theatrical “playing possum” performance.

Make tracks to hands-on science stops to earn a ticket to enter our raffle!
Graze on one of Playalinda’s featured sharing boards while discovering what makes opossums’ diets so interesting.
Browse our opossum-themed merchandise and leave with both a keepsake and a deeper understanding of this remarkable creature!

Playalinda will be releasing a very special brew at this event and will be donating $1 for every 4-pack & $1 for every pour of this brew purchased directly back to Merritt Island Wildlife Association!
Follow Playalinda Brewing Company and stay tuned for more fun details!

National Lighthouse Day
2026-08-07 08:30 - 10:30, 2026-08-15 08:30 - 10:30 | CAPE CANAVERAL LIGHTHOUSE, Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Cape Canaveral, FL, 32920
Celebrate National Lighthouse Day with a FREE tour of the 1868 Cape Canaveral Lighthouse – Friday Aug 7, 2026 from 9:30-11:30! Visit not just Brevard’s only lighthouse but restored missiles and rockets of the Cape Canaveral Space Force Museum’s Hangar C Annex.
OR Celebrate International Lighthouse and Lightship Weekend with a FREE tour on Saturday Aug 15, 2026 from 9:30-11:30! In addition to visiting the lighthouse and Hangar C, you can listen to the Kennedy Space Center Amateur Radio Club as they communicate with lighthouses and radio operators from around the world.
See the past, present and future as you drive through the World’s Premier Gateway to Space. The lighthouse can only be accessed through a tour. Reservations are required at least 10 days prior, and space is limited.

National Lighthouse Day
2026-08-07 08:30 - 10:30 | CAPE CANAVERAL LIGHTHOUSE, Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Cape Canaveral, FL, 32920
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT. We look forward to inviting you to next year’s celebration.
Celebrate National Lighthouse Day with a FREE tour of the 1868 Cape Canaveral Lighthouse – Friday Aug 7, 2026 from 9:30-11:30! Visit not just Brevard’s only lighthouse but restored missiles and rockets of the Cape Canaveral Space Force Museum’s Hangar C Annex.
OR Celebrate International Lighthouse and Lightship Weekend with a FREE tour on Saturday Aug 15, 2026 from 9:30-11:30! In addition to visiting the lighthouse and Hangar C, you can listen to the Kennedy Space Center Amateur Radio Club as they communicate with lighthouses and radio operators from around the world.
See the past, present and future as you drive through the World’s Premier Gateway to Space. The lighthouse can only be accessed through a tour. Reservations are required at least 10 days prior, and space is limited.

Action Indonesia
2026-08-08 09:00 - 16:00 | BREVARD ZOO, 8225 N. Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL, 32935, United States
Join us for Action Indonesia Day to celebrate the incredible wildlife, culture, and biodiversity of the region through interactive experiences for all ages.
Enjoy a vibrant dance performance by VIDA Florida featuring Indonesian dance styles, plus special enrichment and keeper chats throughout the day. Explore hands-on games, crafts, and activities highlighting iconic Indonesian species including the babirusa, hornbill, Komodo dragon, anoa, and banteng. Plus, collect passport stamps as you complete each activity for a fun, educational adventure!
Keeper Chat Schedule:
Komodo: 10:30 a.m.
Babirusa: 11:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.
VIDA Florida Dance Schedule:
11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Activities included with Zoo admission.
