Bonsai & Botanicals
2025-08-16 10:00 - 2025-08-17 15:00 (America/Halifax) | BREVARD ZOO, 8225 N. Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL, 32935, United States
Join us for a weekend of foliage and fun hosted by Bonsai Society of Brevard!
Stroll through a farmers market-style layout around the Zoo, where local vendors and shops will share their knowledge and provide hands-on activities covering topics such as native vs. non-native plants, modern gardening techniques and sustainable practices. Plants and plant-related products will be available for purchase, so be prepared to add some new leafy friends to your collection!
Plus, marvel at more than 40 beautifully-crafted miniature trees on display inside the air-conditioned Nyami Nyami River Lodge, with multiple opportunities to see live bonsai care demonstrations on the lodge deck throughout the weekend.
This event is free with Zoo admission.

October Big (Birding) Day
2025-10-11 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Halifax) | Sams House at Pine Island, 6195 N Tropical Trail, Merritt Island, FL, 32953, United States
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 - Playalinda Brewing & Merritt Island Wildlife Association
2025-10-23 16:30 - 18:30 (America/Halifax) | Playalinda Brewing Company, 5220 S Washington Ave, Titusville, FL, 32780, United States
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 and specimens to observe! Experience live beetles and see PhD research in action!
Playalinda will be releasing a very special Insect & IPA’s brew at this event and will be donating $1 for every 4-pack & $1 for every pour of this brew purchased!
Follow along on our Facebook event here and stay tuned for more fun details!

Jazzoo
2025-11-08 19:00 - 23:00 UTC | BREVARD ZOO, 8225 N. Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL, 32935, United States
Get ready for Brevard Zoo’s annual music and food extravaganza, where every moment is a celebration!
Music Galore: Enjoy an eclectic mix of genres across 7 stages, ensuring there’s something for every musical taste.
Culinary Delights: Savor a wide variety of cuisines from over 30 local restaurants, caterers and food trucks, all served with sustainable serviceware.
Unlimited Drinks: Relish the full open bars, serving up your favorite beverages all night.
Dance and Play: Strike a pose at the photo booths, challenge your friends to yard games and groove all night long under the lights at the glow stage!
As part of our ongoing commitment to conservation, we’re working toward making this a zero-waste event. While you’re dancing the night away, keep an eye out for the return of our waste collection stations. Our dedicated conservation staff and volunteers will be on site to help sort materials into the proper bins—recycling, compost and landfill—ensuring everything ends up where it should. So go ahead, enjoy the party, and let us handle the cleanup!
Important Information:
Age Requirement: Guests must be 21+ with a valid ID.
Weather Policy: Jazzoo is a rain-or-shine event, and tickets are non-refundable.
Parking Info: General Admission Ticket Holders: Please park offsite at Viera Walmart, 8500 N. Wickham Road. Use the west end of the parking lot, where shuttle service will be provided.

17th Annual Native Rhythms Festival
2025-11-14 09:00 - 2025-11-16 17:00 UTC | WICKHAM PARK AMPHITHEATER, 2500 Parkway Drive, Melbourne, FL, 32935
The 17th Annual Native Rhythms Festival is a three day family friendly free of admission event celebrating and honoring Native American Heritage Month. Cultural showcases of music, dance, arts and crafts, living history exhibits and educational workshops are held in the Wickham Park Amphitheater for all peoples to enjoy and understand the many cultures of our Native American peoples.
Award winning artists, performers, and educators will grace the stage of the Amphitheater and visitors may explore the Vendor Village to shop for arts and crafts and enjoy Fry Bread Tacos and other tasty treats from the food court. The Jim Sawgrass East meets West Exhibit features educational experiences for the whole family. Workshops on a wide variety of topics are provided on a registration format, most are offered free of charge.
This Festival is a welcoming to all to gather and enjoy Native American Culture in the outdoors under the beautiful pines of Wickham Park.

Turkey Creek Park After Dark
2025-11-15 18:00 - 22:00 (America/Halifax) | Turkey Creek Sanctuary, 1518 Port Malabar Blvd NE, Palm Bay, FL, 32905, United States
Join us at the Turkey Creek Sanctuary on Sat, November 15 from 6 to 10pm Come experience Turkey Creek Sanctuary after dark. There will be musical entertainment along the boardwalk and in the park. We also have food trucks, craft vendors and a live band, UNIT 5. Bring the whole family and enjoy the evening at Park after Dark! The cost is $8 per person in advance and $12 at the gate. All ages are welcome and kids 5 and under are free.
Advance tickets are on sale at Turkey Creek Sanctuary, in the Margaret Hames Nature Center. The center is open 9 AM to 4 PM, 7 days a week.
Tickets can also be purchased online at turkeycreek.org.

Adults Only: Go Birding with Brevard Zoo
2025-12-13 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Halifax) | Helen & Allan Cruickshank Sanctuary, 326 Barnes Blvd #300, Rockledge, FL, 32955, United States
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 residents and learn how you can contribute to community science projects to protect local wildlife. NOTE: Program takes place at Cruickshank Park in Rockledge.
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.

National Corvette Restorers Society (NCRS) Winter Regional and TOUR the American Muscle Car Museum
2026-01-16 16:00 - 2026-01-17 19:00 (America/Halifax) | American Muscle Car Museum, 3500 Sarno Rd, Melbourne, FL, 32934, United States
See the corvettes! The annual Florida Winter Regional will include a large swap meet, vendor area, and food trucks. The American Muscle Car Museum will be open during the listed hours for a $30 per person donation at-the-door to help support the local non-profit, Florida Wildlife Hospital.

Flutter Fest - Brevard Zoo
2026-01-18 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Halifax) | BREVARD ZOO, 8225 N. Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL, 32935, United States
Celebrate our native pollinators at Flutter Fest! Enjoy guided horticulture tours of the Zoo, learn native plant identification, experience hands-on pollinator activities and more.
Activities included with Zoo admission.

27th Annual Space Coast Birding & Wildlife Festival
2026-01-21 12:00 - 2026-01-24 18:00 UTC | RADISSON RESORT AT THE PORT, 8701 Astronaut Blvd, Cape Canaveral, FL, 32920
The Space Coast Birding & Wildlife Festival returns this January to celebrate its 27th year. Join fellow thousand birders, photographers, naturalists, and nature-curious travelers on Florida’s Space Coast and immerse yourself in the region’s extraordinary habitats, iconic wildlife, and thriving conservation community.
What began as a grassroots effort to showcase the unparalleled biodiversity of the Space Coast has grown into a premier national event known for its world-class field trips, expert-led workshops, inspiring keynote presentations, and dynamic exhibit halls filled with optics brands, tour companies, conservation groups, and nature-focused organizations.
EXPO HALLS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WEDNESDAY TO FRIDAY FROM 12PM-6PM AND SATURDAY FROM 10AM-6PM.

Merritt Island Pioneer Day
2026-02-07 10:00 - 16:00 UTC | Sams House at Pine Island, 6195 N Tropical Trail, Merritt Island, FL, 32953, United States
Celebrating the history of Merritt Island on “Pioneer Day” is an annual event that has an exciting appeal for history, art, music, and nature lovers, and children of all ages from 1 to 100.
The February 7th event is a partnership between Sams House at Pine Island and St. Luke’s Episcopal Church located on a sleepy little stretch of North Tropical Trail on North Merritt Island.
From 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. the Sams House and St. Luke’s will host a wide variety of activities, most of which are free.

Adult Night Hike: Night Life
2026-02-21 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Halifax) | BREVARD ZOO, 8225 N. Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL, 32935, United States
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 they’re curling up to sleep or just waking up. From bedtime routines to nighttime behaviors, experience the unseen side of the Zoo after hours
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

Night Hike: Field Researcher
2026-02-28 17:00 - 19:30 (America/Halifax) | BREVARD ZOO, 8225 N. Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL, 32935, United States
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 may participate in the event.
All participants must be at least age 5.
All minors must be accompanied by a paying adult.
Time: 5:00pm – 7:30pm
Age: 5
Price for Adult & Children: Nonmembers $25 Members: $20

Zoo Careers - Adult Program
2026-03-14 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Halifax) | BREVARD ZOO, 8225 N. Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL, 32935, United States
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 # 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.

Adult Night Hike : Nocturnal Senses
2026-03-21 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Halifax) | 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
