About Brevard Zoo
Brevard Zoo offers a unique blend of interactive animal experiences, including feeding opportunities and engaging activities like kayaking and zip lining, all within a family-friendly and well-designed environment.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Families looking for a day of outdoor funAnimal lovers seeking interactive experiencesParents wanting a manageable zoo experience without overwhelming crowdsToddlers (3-5 years) enjoy the train ride and splash padYoung children (6-10 years) can engage with feeding animals and playground activities
Why families love it
- Feeding giraffes and parakeets
- Kayak tour through the Africa section
- Train ride safari
- Splash pad and cave/playground for kids
- Welcoming staff and volunteers
- Interactive animal feeding experiences
Insider tips
- Arrive early to see more active animals
- Plan for extra time to find parking on weekends
- Consider bringing a change of clothes for kids after the splash pad
Good to know before you go
- Visiting during peak weekend hours due to parking difficulties
- Parking can be challenging on weekends
- Train ride is notably short
- Crowds
- Weekends tend to be busier, especially in the morning.
- Value
- The train ride is inexpensive, and interactive experiences like feeding animals have a small fee. Kayaking and zip lining incur additional costs, but overall, the zoo offers good value for family entertainment compared to larger, more expensive zoos.
- Food
- There is a refreshment area with seating, but specific rules about outside food and drink were not detailed.
- Accessibility
- The zoo is designed with family-friendly pathways and shaded areas, but specific accommodations for special needs were not mentioned in the reviews.
- Safety
- The zoo is noted for its clean facilities and welcoming staff, but specific safety measures were not detailed.
What parents say
"Love this zoo! Each exhibit is packed with fun experiences to enjoy. The kids loved feeding the giraffes, walking around the kangaroo park, and watching the lions just layout in the sun. The zoo has a cool splash pad and cave/playground experience for the kids. The cave/playground was a great way for us to end the day with extremely exhausted kiddos. My three year old enjoy the train ride even though it was short and I mean short ride. Nonetheless, the train ride is not expensive. Coming from Orlando, this zoo is worth the drive!"
a month ago
"Absolutely amazing experience at Brevard Zoo! There’s so much to see and do here, from feeding giraffes and watching playful otters to exploring lush, open-air habitats filled with animals from all over the world. The kayak tour through the Africa section was a highlight, and the train ride was a big hit with the kids. The zoo is beautifully designed, clean, and very family-friendly. Staff were helpful and informative, and there are plenty of interactive experiences to make your visit memorable. A must-visit spot in Florida for animal lovers and adventure seekers alike!"
3 weeks ago
"Visited family in the Apopka area and ventured out to this zoo after researching. Very family friendly. It is a smaller zoo but there is a water play area and kayaking(extra) and zip lining (extra fee) that you can do. It took us quite some time to get a parking spot on the weekend. So leave extra time to find a parking space. Nice refreshment area with seating."
a month ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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