Happy National Zookeeper Week! Two of our keepers, Wild Florida keeper Mallory Bourne and Herps & Aquatics keeper Jenna Bakhuisen, joined us to share their zookeeper journeys, give advice to folks thinking about entering this field, and more!By Brevard Zoo

We've nearly doubled our white-nosed coati band with the birth of eight (yes, eight) kits to coatis Sky and Rita! These births aren't just important for our Zoo, but also for this species populations in organizations accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. Join director of animal programs Lauren Hinson and assistant curator of animals …

Happy Father's Day to human and animal moms alike! On this episode, we learn more about a few of our Zoo resident dads.By Brevard Zoo

Get to know our three lion brothers, Chobe, Karoo and Ruaha on this episode! Two members of their animal care team, Alyssa Simon and Matt Ward, share what it's like caring for the trio.By Brevard Zoo

Happy Mother's Day to human and animal moms alike! On this episode, we learn more about a few of our Zoo resident moms.By Brevard Zoo

Brevard Zoo has been accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums since 1997. This accreditation needs to be updated about every 5 years - and we've completed the re-accreditation process! Learn more about this process from our director of animal programs Lauren Hinson and curator of animals Mack Ralbovsky.…

We recently hosted a conversation on the Indian River Lagoon with our CEO Keith Winsten and Dr. Duane De Freese, the executive director of the IRL Council and National Estuary Program . Dr. De Freese is widely regarded as a leading expert and advocate for the conservation of the Indian River Lagoon, so what came from this talk was a really interest…

Our Ambassador Animal care team has transformed a habitat in our Rainforest Revealed loop into a comfortable, natural habitat for our skunk trio, Shelley the prehensile-tailed porcupine, and Higgins the two-toed sloth.By Brevard Zoo

Dr. Brian Ogle, Director of Conservation Learning & Audience Impact, walks us through all the incredible new changes coming to this department - including new camps and classes that you can join in on right now!By Brevard Zoo

In honor of #FebruBEARy, we're re-sharing our "Bringing Up Bears" episode from February 2023! Brevard Zoo's director of animal programs Lauren Hinson and Wild Florida Area Supervisor Marc Franzen shared the stories of our three Florida black bears and how our Zoo helps them live their best lives with us.…

BREAKING NEWS: Sasquatch spotted monkeying around Brevard Zoo! Word is that the creature with the big feet has been camping out in Wild Florida. Explore his campsite - or enjoy one of our Education team's fun programs!By Brevard Zoo

Is it a racoon? Is it a monkey? No it's a white-nosed coati! Get to know our five-member coati band from two members of their animal care team.By Brevard Zoo

Dive into one of our best pods yet! We're "shore" you'll be enthralled as we "rays" the bar for all future episodes.By Brevard Zoo

Podcast hosts Lauren Delgado and Clarice Knelly chat over some of the top stories of 2023 at Brevard Zoo and what to look forward to in 2024.By Brevard Zoo

Learn all about our turkey flock from Wild Florida keepers Marc Franzen and Christen Carrillo!By Brevard Zoo

We're joined by senior keeper and enrichment specialist Michele Quinn as we learn about ways our keepers enrich our animal residents.By Brevard Zoo

We have a new host for our podcast as Bri moves to our philanthropy department! Get to know our new communications specialist and podcast host, Clarice.By Brevard Zoo

Our Rainforest Revealed loop is home to two big cats: Masaya the jaguar and Pepper the cheetah! Yes, you read that right - a cheetah. Listen to two of our keepers share their experiences working with these incredible animals - and learn why there's a cheetah in the Rainforest!By Brevard Zoo

Learn more about native gardening - at Brevard Zoo and beyond! We talk about our Restore Our Shores plant programs, orchid conservation at the Zoo, and our bees!By Brevard Zoo

Brevard Zoo has been accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums since 1997. This accreditation needs to be updated about every 5 years - and we've begun the re-accreditation! Learn more about this process from our director of animal programs Lauren Hinson and curator of animals Mack Ralbovsky.…

In this week's podcast episode, we chatted with members of our DEAI - diversity, equity, accessibility and inclusion - committee. In response to society’s growing awareness of social justice issues, we established this employee-driven committee in 2020 to create positive change at the Zoo and in our community. Our work has only just begun!…

Brevard Zoo is home to animal residents who could not be released back to their native range due to injuries or a connection with people. Many of those animal residents live in our Wild Florida loop, so we chatted with two Wild Florida keepers about these special animals.By Brevard Zoo

Learn all about our incredible volunteering opportunities with our director and manager of volunteer programs and internships.By Brevard Zoo

Learn more about our ever-growing Grévy's zebra herd and their lives at our Zoo from Curator of Animals Kim Castrucci and Area Supervisor Alyssa Simon.By Brevard Zoo

With nearly 200 animal residents, our free-flight aviaries are always a fun place to visit! Join us as we learn more about all of the species that call this habitat home - and the work of their animal care staff in this week's podcast episode.By Brevard Zoo

To mark World Oceans Day (June 8) and World Sea Turtle Day (June 16), we chat with our Sustainability Manager Amy Reaume and Sea Turtle Healing Center Manager Shanon Gann about how we can protect our oceans and the creatures that call it home.By Brevard Zoo

Our Venom House is home to about 40 animals! Learn more about each of them as well as their care from Nicole Moyer, the Area Supervisor of our Herps & Aquatics team!By Brevard Zoo

Rainforest Revealed Area Supervisor Sidnee Santana-Mellor and keeper Albert Ferraro talk all about our three tapirs, Josie, Mia and Antonio! You'll learn more about the personalities of our trio, their lives here at Brevard Zoo, and more.By Brevard Zoo

Brevard Zoo's director of animal programs Lauren Hinson along with Zoo Hoofstock Trim Programs' Steve Foxworth join us to talk hoof trims! Hoof stock in human care need their hooves to be maintained by people. These "trims" help them avoid overgrowth, arthritis, fractures and more issues. We learn more about the importance of hoof trims and impleme…

Members of our Animal Ambassador team join us to talk about our ambassador residents, their lives at our Zoo, their work with guests and more!By Brevard Zoo

Conservation Training Officer Luis Carrillo joins us to talk about the amphibian extinction crisis and how Amphibian Ark and Brevard Zoo are helping.By Brevard Zoo

Conservation coordinator Kelly Currier joins us to talk about her work helping critically endangered species through Brevard Zoo's conservation breeding programs.By Brevard Zoo

Brevard Zoo's communications team, Bri Wright and Lauren Delgado are in the hot seat in this week's episode as Community Engagement and Outreach Officer Zach Marchetti talks to them about creating content for a Zoo.By Brevard Zoo

In honor of #FebruBEARy, Brevard Zoo's director of animal programs Lauren Hinson and Wild Florida Area Supervisor Marc Franzen share the stories of our three Florida black bears and how our Zoo helps them live their best lives with us.By Brevard Zoo

Brevard Zoo's Sustainability Manager Amy Reaume shares information about the Zoo's eco friendly choices - and how we can make more sustainable choices at home too!By Brevard Zoo

Learn all about alligators and crocodiles from Curator of Animals Mack Ralbovsky - as well as an inside look at the care our alligators and crocodiles receive at our Zoo.By Brevard Zoo

We're taking a little winter break, but we'll see you next year with our Croc Cast on January 8! Happy Holidays!By Brevard Zoo

Brevard Zoo's Sea Turtle Healing Center nurses sick and injured sea turtles back to health, from mighty adults to petite hatchlings and washbacks. Learn more about their work from our team!By Brevard Zoo

Zach Marchetti, our Community Engagement and Outreach Officer, joins us to answer some of YOUR questions! You can always email Podcast@BrevardZoo.org with additional questions for a future mailbag episode!By Brevard Zoo

Get to know our black-handed spider monkey troop with one of their animal care specialists!By Brevard Zoo

A few members of Brevard Zoo's commissary crew chat about their work, animal meals, and more!By Brevard Zoo

Two members of our Restore Our Shores team talk about this conservation program's mission to restore our Indian River Lagoon, the living things they're adding to this important body of water (oysters, clams and mangroves, oh my!), and more.By Brevard Zoo

Dr. Trevor Zachariah and Dr. Kyle Donnelly, Brevard Zoo's two veterinarians, talk about their careers, working with Zoo residents and more!By Brevard Zoo

Get to know our kangaroo mob, the term used for a group of kangaroos, and learn about this species with Kristen Gagnon, our area supervisor for the Lands of Change: Australia and Beyond section of Brevard Zoo.By Brevard Zoo

Women for Conservation is one of Brevard Zoo's newest conservation partners! Meet their founder, Sara Inés Lara, in this episode of Paws for a Moment.By Brevard Zoo

Chelsea Herman, Brevard Zoo’s Animal Curator, and Nikki Perry, Expedition Africa’s Barn Supervisor, discuss everything you’ve ever wanted to know about giraffes. From what they eat, to their individual personalities, you’ll get a true insider look at our tower of giraffes!By Brevard Zoo

Brevard Zoo’s Animal Registrar, Sebastian Carcano, and Animal Curator, Kim Castrucci, join us to talk about how and why animals get matched for potential conservation breeding. They also discuss the intricacies of moving animals across the state – or country!By Brevard Zoo

Keith Winsten, the Executive Director of Brevard Zoo, shares his background - and his plans for our Zoo! Get to know Keith a bit more, and get inspired to help wildlife and people thrive.By Brevard Zoo

Brevard Zoo's communications team introduces the Zoo's new podcast - and themselves! We're excited to share all the amazing things Brevard Zoo is doing in animal wellness, conservation and education - while also bringing you fun stories about the people and animals who make our Zoo a great place to visit.…