Brevard Zoo Makes U.S. News Best List
June 13, 2023 – We’ve always known we had one of the best zoos around just by visiting this jewel, but it’s always nice when the rest of the world catches up with our accolades.
Here’s the latest: Brevard Zoo made the U.S. News and World Report list of “26 Best Zoos in the U.S.” for 2023. That puts our local attraction in the company of the St. Louis Zoo, the San Diego Zoo and the Bronx Zoo in New York City.
You may remember that in April, the Brevard Zoo, located in Viera, was voted the top zoo in Florida and the No. 3 zoo in North America according to the USA TODAY 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards for 2023.
If you haven’t yet visited (and why the heck not?) then here is some info from the Zoo’s website:
The Zoo consists of six “loops”: Expedition Africa, Lands of Change: Australia and Beyond, Wild Florida, Rainforest Revealed (features animals from Latin America), Caribbean Trail and Paws On (features a Barnyard, local aquatic species and water play).
For an additional cost, guests can feed giraffe and small parrots, kayak next to animal habitats, get an up-close experience with our rhinos, or ride a train.
Treetop Trek, a separately ticketed attraction located adjacent to the Zoo, offers five aerial obstacle courses. More information is available at www.treetoptrek.com.
The Zoo is home to more than 900 animals representing 195 species from the Americas, Africa, Asia and Australia. Visitor favorites include our lions, jaguar, giraffe, rhinos, zebras, monkeys, otters, kangaroos, bears and alligators.
The Brevard Zoo is also committed to the well-being of animals, with dozens of keepers, two board-certified veterinarians, veterinary technicians and commissary staff. Accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, the zoo is also well known for its efforts to educate the public and for conservation efforts.
Viera couldn’t be prouder of our “hometown” zoo and congratulates this excellent organization on again being recognized at the national level.
Source: Florida Today