Brevard Zoo, Zoo in Melbourne, Florida, USA.
Brevard Zoo is a 75-acre facility in Melbourne that houses over 900 animals representing around 195 species. The animals inhabit naturalistic habitats connected by winding pathways that wind through lush tropical vegetation.
The East Coast Zoological Society of Florida formed in 1986 with the goal of building a zoo for Brevard County. Construction began in 1992, with more than 16,000 people taking part in what the zoo calls the World's Largest Volunteer Community Build. Brevard Zoo opened on March 26, 1994.
The zoo's name comes from Brevard County, and its 1992 construction drew over 16,000 volunteers, an effort the zoo calls "The World's Largest Volunteer Community Build". The Kangaroo Walkabout holds daily kangaroo feedings from 10 to 11 AM, and the free-flight aviary lets visitors walk through and feed cockatiels and rainbow lorikeets.
Visit early in the day when animals are most active and the pathways are less crowded. Wear comfortable shoes as there is plenty of ground to cover, and the weather is typically hot and humid.
Guests can feed giraffes at eye level and paddle through water exhibits by kayak. Suspended aerial platforms among the trees offer adventurous experiences high above the ground.
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