BREVARD ZOO

Eastern bongo calf Do you think Brevard Zoo’s Eastern bongo calf looks like a Ginger, Sage or Nutmeg? (Brevard Zoo)BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — The Brevard Zoo is asking for the community’s help naming its Eastern bongo calf. Brevard Zoo’s animal care team came up with three herb- and spice-themed names for voters to choose from, inspired by the calf’s mother, Clover. Each vote costs $5 and all proceeds will be used to cover the cost of animal care at Brevard Zoo. Photos: Meet the Brevard Zoo’s Eastern bongo calfExpand Autoplay Image 1 of 5 Eastern bongo calf Do you think Brevard Zoo’s Eastern bongo calf looks like a Ginger, Sage or Nutmeg?

It’s a unique way to experience sea life without having to go to the beach.

The Brevard Zoo is mourning the loss of one of its giraffes.

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — Brevard County sees nearly three times as many manatee rescues, and deaths, as any other county in Florida, according to the Brevard Zoo. >>> STREAM CHANNEL 9 EYEWITNESS NEWS LIVE <<<In response, the zoo has launched a plan to help preserve one of Florida’s favorite creatures. READ: DeSantis proposes big boost to state law enforcement payThe zoo is trying to raise $30,000 to establish its own team with the necessary equipment and personnel to take the lead in area manatee rescues. “Florida’s just an incredible place that we have this amazing ecosystem that includes lots of different animals, but manatees are very special,” Brevard Zoo Director of Conservation Jody Palmer said. For more information, including how to donate to the zoo’s manatee rescue team, click here.

The Brevard Zoo is expanding its oyster shell program to begin accepting shells from Central Florida restaurants that go toward its efforts helping the Indian River Lagoon, according to zoo officials.

More than a month after the death of the Brevard Zoo's two North American river otters, zoo officials have determined the cause of death.

With cruising slowly restarting at Port Canaveral, leaders at the Central Florida port are looking ahead at expanding their tourism offerings. After three years of...

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — The Brevard Zoo has plans to build a world-class aquarium and conservation campus that will attract hundreds of thousands of visitors to Port Canaveral every year. WATCH: Port Canaveral celebrates rising economic tide in the cruise ship industryThe Brevard Zoo is now planning a three-year fundraising campaign for the new $85 million aquarium. Photos: Brevard Zoo to develop fundraising campaign to build new, world-class aquariumExpand Autoplay Image 1 of 5 Brevard Zoo to develop fundraising campaign to build new, world-class aquarium $31 million is already committed to the project that is expected to generate 1,000 jobs and attract half-a-million visitors to the area every year. “Like Brevard Zoo, it’s actually going to be a covered walkway that’s a loop and then indoor pavilions that are climate controlled,” said Brevard Zoo Executive Director Keith Winsten. John Murray, CEO for the Canaveral Port Authority.

After years of planning, the Brevard Zoo received approval Wednesday to build an aquarium at Port Canaveral.

The Brevard Zoo announced two North American river otters died Sunday.

Turtle release A juvenile green sea turtle named Pearl was released back into the Atlantic on Wednesday after a four-month rehabilitation stay at the Brevard Zoo’s Sea Turtle Healing Center. (Brevard Zoo)BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — A juvenile green sea turtle named Pearl was released back into the Atlantic on Wednesday after a four-month rehabilitation stay at the Brevard Zoo’s Sea Turtle Healing Center. Zoo officials said Sea Turtle Preservation Society members found Pearl on March 13 at Blockhouse Beach. READ: It’s sea turtle nesting season: Here are 9 ways you can help hatchlings surviveThey said she was emaciated, covered in barnacles and had an inflamed shell. SEE: Loggerhead, green sea turtle returned to the ocean in Brevard CountyIndividuals who find distressed sea turtles in Brevard County should contact the Sea Turtle Preservation Society at 321-206-0646 or Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission at 1-888-404-FWCC.

Kids will be able to get into the Brevard Zoo for free in August and September with a paid entrance by a Florida resident.

A baby sloth born less than a month ago is receiving specialized care at Brevard Zoo after its mother rejected it.

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — Two sea turtles returned to the Atlantic Ocean on Monday with some help from Brevard County Ocean Rescue and the Brevard Zoo. The organizations released a green sea turtle named Schnitzel and a loggerhead named Sunflower, weighing in at 130 pounds, back to the ocean. READ: It’s sea turtle nesting season: Here are 9 ways you can help hatchlings surviveSea turtle nesting season started back in March and runs through October. READ: When turtles fly: Rehabbed sea turtles flown to Kennedy Space Center to launch new lives in the AtlanticExpand Autoplay 1 of 4 Move Left Move Right Move Left Move Right Sea turtle release The organizations released a green sea turtle named Schnitzel and a Loggerhead named Sunflower, weighing in at 130 pounds, back to the ocean. (Brevard County Fire Rescue)READ: Worth shell-ebrating: Brevard Zoo releases largest-ever sea turtle patient

Officials say a baby klipspringer antelope is bonding with its mother before making a public debut at a Florida zoo.

For those of you who love sloths, this news will make your day.

Caretakers at the Brevard Zoo are determined to get to the bottom of the health issues for a Florida black bear cub discovered in the Ocala National Forest a little more than a year ago using the latest technology to make sure he has the best life possible.

Meet the latest two additions to the Brevard Zoo.

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – Due to the rough seas created by Tropical Storm Eta along Florida’s coast, newly hatched baby sea turtles are being washed up along the shore in Brevard County, according to the Sea Turtle Preservation Society. “STPS is seeing an influx of post-hatchling, or washback, sea turtles on our beaches. Sea turtles are protected by law, and it is illegal to touch one of any size. STPS discourages the public from going out to look for these post-hatchling sea turtles. The nonprofit said storms, waves and wind can disrupt the Sargasso Sea, where new hatchlings swim to every summer and live in the floating seaweed beds, causing the baby sea turtles to wash ashore with the seaweed.

Nestled inside a blue-and-black animal crate, a baby spider monkey rescued from a suspected smuggler has flown from Dallas to Melbourne to — hopefully — start a new chapter with a foster family at Brevard Zoo. Florida Tech pilots Shayne Inniss and Zachary St. Amand made refueling stops in Baton Rouge and Panama City en route to Orlando Melbourne International Airport. The spider monkey — whose favorite food is grapes — was promptly whisked into a Toyota Sienna van for transport to Brevard Zoo in Viera. Brevard Zoo’s new spider monkey complex was constructed as part of the $4.4 million Rainforest Revealed expansion project. “It’s important for us to spread the word about how impactful the illegal animal trade is on endangered species, like spider monkeys,” Proctor said.

MELBOURNE, Fla. – A tiny spider monkey that was confiscated by customs agents at the Mexico-Texas border in June will soon be housed at the Brevard Zoo. U.S. Customs and Border Protection said a 23-year-old Texas man tried to smuggle the monkey into the United States by hiding the animal in the center console of his 2015 Ford F-150 pickup truck. “Finding this monkey is certainly unusual but not a first for our officers at Hidalgo,” said Port Director Carlos Rodriguez, Port of Hidalgo/Pharr/Anzalduas. This spider monkey will be coming to the Brevard Zoo on Friday, and officials are hopeful the little guy will be able to fit in with the monkey troop at the zoo since he cannot go back into the wild. The monkey is currently in quarantine at the Dallas Zoo.

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. Brevard Zoo isnt letting go of summer yet. Its offering free admission for children throughout the month of September. This offer is for children ages 11 or younger when accompanied by a paying adult. [RELATED: Brevard Zoo to reopen with new guidelines amid coronavirus concerns]Families looking to take advantage of the offer will need to reserve time-entry tickets in advance. The zoo reopened in May with several changes to ensure the safety of animals, guests and staff.

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. - The Satellite Beach City Council has approved a resolution backing the Brevard Zoo aquarium project to be built in Port Canaveral. Council members said each government agency is voting on a similar resolution as a show of support for the project. City Council documents show the aquarium will be partially funded by tourism development taxes. Projections from the Aquarium Project website predict the aquarium would create at least 900 jobs and would bring in $85.5 million in area sales. The aquarium will serve as an area for the Indian River Lagoon restoration, according to City Council documents.

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. - A nearly one-year-old Masai giraffe has died at the Brevard Zoo following a parasitic infection, News 6 partner Florida Today reported. This is a significant loss for our zoo and the community at large, Keith Winsten, the Zoos executive director, said in a statement. Gastrointestinal worms are commonly found in giraffe both in human care and the wild as part of their gut fauna, albeit in smaller quantities. The same parasites remain present in the zoos other giraffe at normal levels. The zoo is examining its parasite mitigation protocol to reduce the likelihood of a similar occurrence in the future.

MELBOURNE, Fla. - Here's something you don't see every day, a giant anteater getting a checkup at the Brevard Zoo. Boo, a 17-year-old giant anteater, underwent a routine wellness exam at Brevard Zoo Tuesday. In order to protect the zoo staff, Boo's claws were wrapped with medical gauze. According to the zoo, the procedure lasted about 2 hours and medical staff found no concerns with her health. Watch Boo's wellness exam below.

MELBOURNE, Fla. – After a stay at the Brevard Zoo’s Sea Turtle Healing Center, a juvenile green sea turtle named Kona will be returned to the ocean at Bonsteel Park in Melbourne Beach on Tuesday. Kona will make his way back to the big old blue at 4 p.m. through a partnership with the Barrier Island Center. Kona arrived at the healing center April 7. Kona also had trouble staying underwater and was treated with medication, fluids and nutritious food by zoo staff and volunteers. You can read more about Kona's journey by clicking or tapping here.

MELBOURNE, Fla. – Brevard Zoo is ringing in the new year with a new nighttime zip lining experience at Treetop Trek. The "night zipping" experience will be on Treetop Trek's "Zip Only" course, which features nine zip lines over the zoo's wetlands habitat. "Wild animals like owls, bobcats and unusual insects are commonly heard and sometimes seen," the zoo said in a news release. "Guests will also have the chance to experience Treetop Trek’s new continuous belay system, which eliminates the need to clip in and out before and after each zip line." Private zip tours will be available on demand Fridays and Saturdays through March when no public tours are available.