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Brevard Zoo is a 75-acre nonprofit facility located in Melbourne, Florida, United States, that is home to more than 800 animals representing more than 170 species from Florida, South America, Africa, Asia, and Australia. The zoo features animal feedings, kayak tours, behind-the-scenes tours, and a train ride, along with the attraction Treetop Trek.
The Zoo Tourist: Visiting America's Zoos and Aquariums. Red and Black Publishers. ISBN 9781610011440. OCLC 1400972328. Nyhuis, Allen W. (2008). America's Best Zoos: A Travel Guide for Fans & Families. Branford, CT: Intrepid Traveler. ISBN 9781887140768. OCLC 179814034. Uddin, Lisa (2015). Zoo Renewal: White Flight and the Animal Ghetto ...
A Florida zoo is mourning an important member of their family. The Brevard Zoo located in Melbourne, Florida, recently confirmed the death of their beloved giraffe Rafiki, whose condition ...
Animal welfare organizations are concerned with the health, safety and psychological wellness of individual animals. These organizations include animal rescue groups and wildlife rehabilitation centers, which care for animals in distress and sanctuaries , where animals are brought to live and be protected for the rest of their lives.
Free admission for veterans at Brevard Zoo. This Veterans Day weekend, current military and veterans will receive complimentary general admission to Brevard Zoo, 8225 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne ...
Depending on the animals they exhibit, the activities of zoos are regulated by laws including the Endangered Species Act, the Animal Welfare Act, the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 and others. [8] Additionally, zoos in North America may choose to pursue accreditation by AZA.
The Brevard Zoo is a 75 acres (30 ha) facility [292] that contains more than 650 animals representing more than 165 species from Florida, South America, Africa, Asia and Australia. The Zoo offers animal experiences including giraffe and lorikeet feedings, African kayak tours, paddle boats in the wetlands and a train ride. [citation needed] Ballet
In 2008, Barker having relocated to San Francisco, relaunched the organization to advocate for the welfare of big cats at the San Francisco Zoo.After a tiger attack had killed a zoo visitor and injured two others (see San Francisco Zoo tiger attacks), the big cats spent two months in small indoor cages before being released into a more secure outdoor area.