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Can't wait to get their Paws On it  -  Sep 21, 2008
Florida Today,...of construction in the fenced-off Paws On area can't quite be heard over the enthusiastic children listening to Brandy Anne Pagano at the Brevard Zoo.

Check out these Halloween haunts around Florida  -  Sep 25, 2008
TCPalm,Brevard Zoo Boo at the Zoo: Melbourne. Oct. 17-19 and 24-26. 9:30 am-5 pm Admission $8.50-$11.50. Games and crafts, trick-or-treating, costume contest,

Zoo granted accreditation  -  Sep 24, 2008
Albany Herald On-line,...including at least one veterinarian, from Zoo Atlanta, Knoxville Zoo and Brevard Zoo in Melbourne, Fla., interviewed Chehaw personnel and checked to see

Looking Ahead in Indian River County, updated Sept. 24  -  Sep 24, 2008
TCPalm,Brevard Zoo, Wickham Road, Melbourne, 5:30-9:30 pm, Oct. 17-19, 24-26. $7-$10. Mature Driver's Class: Sebastian River Medical Center, 8:30- am-3 pm,

Indian River County Community Connection Sept. 3  -  Sep 2, 2008
Vero Beach Press-Journal (subscription),Brevard Zoo, 6 pm, Nov. 7. Fundraiser for field conservation projects. $200-$250. Reservation: (321) 254-9453 ext. 234; lpalardy@brevardzoo.org.

Business donates $15000 to zoo  -  Aug 10, 2008
Florida Today,BY DONNA BALANCIA • FLORIDA TODAY • August 11, 2008 The Brevard Zoo has received a $15000 gift from Melbourne-based Coastal Mechanical Services to help fund

Brevard Zoo  -  Aug 5, 2008
Zoo and Aquarium Visitor News,Brevard Zoo is home to more than 550 animals representing 165 species from Florida, South America, Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Brevard Zoo Employee Bit By Boa  -  Jul 31, 2008
WESH.com,A boa bit a staff member in the neck at the Brevard Zoo Thursday morning. The snake was a program animal, used in the zoo’s camp programs and bit the

Woman Bitten By Snake At Brevard Zoo  -  Jul 31, 2008
WFtv.com,BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. -- A five-foot long boa constrictor bit a zoo handler in the neck, Thursday afternoon, at the Brevard County Zoo.

5-foot boa bites Brevard Zoo worker  -  Jul 31, 2008
Florida Today,BY JAMES DEAN • FLORIDA TODAY • August 1, 2008 But a 5-foot-long boa named Rose surprised a Brevard Zoo camp counselor Thursday by snapping at her neck

Wounded eagle finds a new home at Brevard Zoo  -  Jul 23, 2008
Sun-Sentinel.com,The male eagle, which staffers named Cane, recently was transported to a permanent home at the Brevard Zoo in Melbourne. He is estimated to be between 1 and

Economy bolsters turnout for school supplies events  -  Aug 9, 2008
Florida Today,2008 MELBOURNE -- Dozens of parents and children turned out Saturday for school supply giveways at a Melbourne church and the Brevard Zoo.

Zoo wants work by young photographers  -  Jul 28, 2008
Florida Today,BY CHRIS KRIDLER • FLORIDA TODAY • July 28, 2008 Young photographers, it’s time to don your safari hat and explore the Brevard Zoo.

Park projects may be finished by 2010  -  Aug 4, 2008
Florida Today,A south county boat ramp and a trail starting at the Brevard Zoo have been particularly challenging. "I'm amazed at the regulatory things we have to go

Please feed the animals  -  Jul 18, 2008
Pensacola News Journal,The Brevard Zoo in Melbourne has seen food costs rise about 9 percent in the past five months. Brevard spokeswoman Andrea Hill said the zoo was not prepared

Brevard's schools lauch supply drive  -  Jul 17, 2008
Florida Today,9 at the Brevard Zoo. Each student and one accompanying adult will get in free. Registration is required. Call 633-1000, ext. 756.

Giant anteater makes Greensboro debut  -  Jul 31, 2008
Greensboro News Record,The public is invited to see 7-year-old Eury, a 134-pound giant anteater from the Brevard Zoo in Florida, beginning at 10 am today.

Florida Beaches Guide - Sebastian Inlet State Park  -  Jul 25, 2008
GoGirlfriend,The Brevard Zoo is located in Melbourne and is a perfect way to spend a day with kids. Sea Turtle Walks (June and July): See a nesting loggerhead turtle and

Indian River County community connection: April 25  -  25 Apr 2008
TCPalm,Brevard Zoo, Exit 191, Wickham Road, Melbourne, 6:30-10 pm $150. (321) 254-9453, ext. 242; brevardzoo.org. Giving Fair: Information about area nonprofit

Indian River County community calendar: April 20  -  Apr 19, 2008
TCPalm,Brevard Zoo, Exit 191, Wickham Road, Melbourne, 6:30-10 pm, April 26. $150. (321) 254-9453 ext. 242; brevardzoo.org. Art in the Park: Fine arts and crafts

Outdoors culture shock  -  Apr 17, 2008
MiamiHerald.com,The next morning, a Monday, I drove north to the Brevard Zoo in Melbourne. Although the facility is small, it offers a unique opportunity that might not be

Indian River County community connection: February 22  -  22 Feb 2008
TCPalm,Night Hikes: Brevard Zoo, Melbourne,6-9 pm Saturday, and April 5. Grades 1-6. $24-$25. (321) 254-9453 ext. 219; edregistrar@brevardzoo.org.

Dinosaur Exhibit Under Construction At Brevard Zoo  -  Feb 5, 2008
Central Florida News 13|,Full-sized models of dinosaurs spent Tuesday getting hoisted and put into place at the Brevard Zoo as part of an upcoming exhibit, called Dinosaur Planet.

Brevard Naturally: We're fortunate to have an abundance of wildlife  -  Feb 1, 2008
Florida Today,While the focus was mostly local in Titusville, in Orlando, Disney's Animal Kingdom and Brevard Zoo were hosting the fifth Gorilla Workshop.

Unique Mating Photos Of Wild Gorillas Face To Face  -  Feb 12, 2008
Science Daily (press release)...and this report provides information on various aspects of their sexual behavior," added Breuer, whose study is funded by the Brevard Zoo, Columbus Zoo

Time for Brevard Insight  -  Feb 10, 2008
Florida Today,It also includes visits to Kennedy Space Center, the Brevard County government complex in Viera, the Brevard Zoo and Parrish Medical Center,

The Surf has the area’s best chowder  -  Feb 9, 2008
Florida Today,This year’s event was chaired by Andrea Hill of the Brevard Zoo. Judges included Gen. Susan Helms of Patrick Air Force Base. The Cocoa Beach Area Chamber of

Local volunteers learn needed skills in large animal rescue  -  Feb 7, 2008
Gainesville Sun,This same course was offered in St. Augustine last week and will be offered at the Brevard Zoo and the Broward County Sheriff's Office in the coming weeks,

Zoo, youth soccer supporter dies  -  01 Dec 2007
Florida Today,Also a fervent supporter of the Brevard Zoo, she was among the volunteers who participated in the establishment and construction of the zoo in Viera and

Brevard Naturally: It's not easy being an animal in China  -  01 Dec 2007
Florida Today,...the turtles swimming in Brevard County. Winsten is executive director of Brevard Zoo/East Coast Zoological Society of Florida. E-mail admin@brevardzoo.org.

Brevard Zoo Awarded $500000 Grant  -  Nov 11, 2007
MyFoxOrlando.com,...(WOFL FOX 35, Orlando) -- Brevard Zoo recently received a $500000 grant from Harris Corporation’s Donor Advised Charitable Fund in the Community Foundation

Harris gives $500000 toward zoo renovations  -  Nov 18, 2007
Florida Today,The Brevard Zoo has received a $500000 grant from Harris Corp.'s Donor Advised Charitable Fund in the Community Foundation of Brevard.

Dine with Jack Hanna on Friday  -  Nov 7, 2007
Florida Today,He helps about a dozen zoos a year with fundraising efforts, including the Brevard Zoo, which he considers "one of the finest zoos in the United States.

Float Through Africa  -  Nov 8, 2007
Central Florida News 13|,The Brevard Zoo's Expedition Africa exhibit is surrounded by a river, ready to explore. Audrey Smith, an educator at the zoo, showed Scott how to correctly

Bonkers for bonsai  -  Nov 9, 2007
Florida Today,The casual observer who stumbles upon the rotating exhibit of 10 Bonsai plants at the Brevard Zoo might not realize how much work can go into keeping the

Veterans Day events today, Monday  -  Nov 11, 2007
Florida Today,The Brevard Zoo will honor all active and retired military for Veterans Day by offering them free admission into the zoo. In addition, military dependents

Her dinosaurs are big business  -  Nov 3, 2007
Houston Chronicle,Chris delorey, education director for the Brevard Zoo in Melbourne, Fla., said Billings' dinosaurs sparked a 40 percent increase in attendance during a

Indian River County commununity connection: November 9  -  Nov 8, 2007
TCPalm,Brevard Zoo, Nyami Nyami River Lodge, 5:30 pm, $250-$500. (321) 254-9453 ext. 234. Festival of Trees Preview Party: Riverside Children's Theatre,

Baby jaguar's name: Nindiri  -  22 Oct 2007
Florida Today,BY CHRIS KRIDLER The Brevard Zoo was poised to announce the winning name for its baby jaguar this morning, as determined by a FLORIDA TODAY poll.

HALLOWEEN ACTIVITIES  -  22 Oct 2007
TCPalm,Brevard Zoo, east of I-95 on Wickham Road, Melbourne, 5:30-9:30 pm, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. $12 adults, $7 ages 2-12. Advance tickets: (321) 254-9453,

TOPS Festival  -  Oct 21, 2007
Soccer Florida,After lunch, all players will be provided with an opportunity to enjoy an afternoon at the Brevard Zoo. Registration is FREE, and all participants must be

Zoo's baby jaguar needs a name  -  Oct 16, 2007
Florida Today,BY CHRIS KRIDLER The Brevard Zoo’s baby jaguar has been declared a girl, and she needs a name. The zoo is offering fans a chance to vote on the name they

Keith Winsten: Moccasin Island Tract offers hike through Florida's ...  -  Oct 5, 2007
Florida Today,Luckily, last year, Dave Mannes, one of the founders of Brevard Zoo, took my son and me on fantastic weekday airboat ride when we were the only ones on the

Jack Hanna coming to Melbourne  -  Oct 3, 2007
Florida Today,...known for his wacky critter handling on late-night talk shows and his own TV series, will appear at a Brevard Zoo fundraising dinner Nov. 9.

Indian River County community connection: October 19  -  Oct 18, 2007
TCPalm,Brevard Zoo, east of I-95 on Wickham Road, Melbourne, 5:30-9:30 pm, through Sunday, Oct. 26-28. $12 adults, $7 ages 2-12. Advance tickets: (321) 254-9453

Bill Valyo: Gazing around room brought back old memories  -  Oct 20, 2007
TCPalm,...in charge of planning the group's October outing, when nine Chicks met in the community's parking lot and then motored over to the Brevard Zoo in Viera.

Brevard tourism revenue takes a hit  -  Oct 3, 2007
Florida Today,The Canaveral Port Authority also has been in talks with some other local venues, including the Brevard Zoo, to develop programs and tours for cruise

Frontiers of sun worship  -  Oct 19, 2007
CanadianBusiness.com,At the Brevard Zoo, for instance, you can hand-feed giraffes and kayak through rhino territory. Rather rough it? Check out Archie Carr National Wildlife

Biologist to discuss ecology  -  Oct 8, 2007
Florida Today,He also sits on the board of Florida Ocean Alliance, Brevard Zoo, Keep Brevard Beautiful and Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce.

Florida's Space Coast Blasts into the Fall Season with Out-of-This ...  -  Oct 10, 2007
PR Newswire (press release),From Great Tastes of Suntree at Brevard Zoo to the World Space Expo at Kennedy Space Center, the Space Coast offers an array of activities along 72 miles of

Join in our Halloween celebration  -  Sep 23, 2007
Florida Today,For example: The Brevard Zoo will host its annual Boo at the Zoo from 5:30 to 9:30 pm Oct. 19-21 and 26-28. The Henegar Center for the Performing Arts in

Florida: Kayak at Brevard Zoo, save for a year  -  Aug 4, 2007
Los Angeles Times,Even if you’re not a huge fan of zoos, the lushly landscaped Brevard Zoo in Melbourne, on Florida’s Space Coast just over an hour’s drive from Orlando,

Brevard Zoo opens detective academy  -  Aug 4, 2007
Florida Today,Lauren's experience is part of the newest exhibit at the Brevard Zoo. The Wildlife Detective Training Academy opened its doors at 10 am Saturday morning and

Baby jaguar makes public debut  -  Aug 17, 2007
The News-Press,At the Brevard Zoo, the 7-week-old baby jaguar has finally come out to play. This was the baby's second day playing outside with mama Masaya.

Brevard Zoo opens newest exhibit  -  Aug 4, 2007
Florida Today,BY KIMBERLY C. MOORE Children flocked to the newest exhibit at the Brevard Zoo, which opened at 10 am today. A mystery to solve, with clues throughout the

What's new at the Brevard Zoo? Kids area  -  Aug 2, 2007
Florida Today,Brevard Zoo's $225000 Wildlife Detective Training Academy opens at 10 am It's an indoor, air-conditioned space where kids can dig for bones, dissect plush

Signs point the way to tourism  -  Aug 10, 2007
Florida Today,The Brevard Zoo has benefited greatly from the directionals signs around the county pointing the way, said Keith Winsten, executive director for the Brevard

Rotary will host wine, beer tasting in Brevard County  -  Jul 31, 2007
Vero Beach Press-Journal (subscription),15 at the Brevard Zoo. Tickets are $30. A $5 discount is available to Brevard Zoo members. All proceeds benefit Brevard Zoo and Suntree Rotary.

Creating a Truly Healing Environment with LEED Hospitals  -  Aug 14, 2007
GreenerBuildingsThe Brevard Zoo will help with placing signs along the trail that are both environmentally friendly as well as educational. "Research has shown that

Wesche building design tops  -  Aug 4, 2007
Florida Today,Sitting on 17 acres, 14 of which are protected wetlands that border Brevard Zoo, Wesche Jewelers encompasses 3 acres. The building, which features Peruvian



Attention, shoppers: The stores can wait  25 Sep 2002
Unlike the folks expressing uncanny amounts of animalistic urges today, at least the wildlife at the Brevard Zoo has an excuse. ... - Florida Today,

Racers find insights, but not a TMX Elmo  25 Sep 2002
...them were just $5. For less than $10, you can buy a kid's T-shirt in a tote bag at Brevard Zoo's souvenir shop. Another team's stop ... - Florida Today,

It's at Brevard Zoo: Beer, wine on tap  Nov 22, 2006
BY CHRIS KRIDLER. The Brevard Zoo will introduce beer and wine at its revamped Flamingo Cafe on Friday. Given concerns in the community ... - Florida Today,

Only 7 arts groups attend Brevard Cultural Alliance meeting  Nov 20, 2006
...arts groups sent representatives to the BCA's annual membership meeting: Arts & Antiques Studio, Brevard Symphony Youth Orchestra, Brevard Zoo, Community Band ... - Florida Today,

Look! Simpler, smaller, calmer, taller attractions  Nov 5, 2006
The Brevard Zoo and the Turkey Creek Sanctuary are about an hour from Orlando, but both feel as if they could be in another time zone. ... - Boston Globe,

Halloween happenings across Brevard  Oct 27, 2006
Boo at the Zoo: Brevard Zoo’s spooky spectacular “Boo at the Zoo,� returns this month from 5:30 to 9:30 pm today through Sunday at the zoo, 8225 N ... - Florida Today,

Researchers Discover Evolutionary Oddity in Flamingos  Oct 30, 2006
...structure, the researchers injected a colored barium/latex mixture into the blood vessels of a bird that had died and was donated by the Brevard Zoo in Florida ... - PhysOrg.com,

Water Wings for Eating  Oct 31, 2006
...of other birds. The Brevard Zoo in Melbourne, Florida, offered Witmer and his team a recently deceased pink flamingo. First, they ... - Science Magazine (subscription)

Florida minus the theme parks  Oct 27, 2006
The Brevard Zoo in Melbourne, a short drive south of Cocoa Beach, lets kids feed giraffes or kayak through its rhino and giraffe habitats as an alternative to ... - Minneapolis Star Tribune (subscription),

Our view: Vote yes for referendums  Oct 26, 2006
...such as Max K. Rodes Park near West Melbourne, a senior center in Melbourne, community center at Palm Bay Regional Park and walking trail at the Brevard Zoo. ... - Florida Today,

Satellite Beach nears milestone  Oct 26, 2006
Chris DeLorey, director of education for the Brevard Zoo, will lead the discussion called "Uncovering the Mammoth." The free presentation for all ages is set ... - Florida Today, [an error occurred while processing this directive]


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