Brevard County is home to a wide variety of flora and fauna that attract nature enthusiasts, bird watchers, and fishermen from all over the world. Brevard’s Rivers are also home to tiny, glowing creatures that light up the water during the summer months. These critters, called dinoflagellates, are a type of bioluminescent plankton that emit a blue-white light when the waters are disturbed. Visitors to the area can find kayak tours from Titusville down south to Sebastian and everywhere in between to view the phenomenon between May and October. Calm nights without moonlight make for ideal conditions, and don’t forget mosquito repellent!
For more information and kayak tour dates, check out Adventure Kayak of Cocoa Beach’s official website. If you are planning to visit the Space Coast and are in need of accommodations, give us a call at (321)-784-5046 or e-mail us at [email protected]!
This summer, the Brevard Zoo is keeping the gates open late for Summer Saturday Nights. Every Saturday night through the end of July, the Zoo will remain open till 9 p.m. including activities such as kayaking, riding the train, and feeding the giraffes; in addition to the regular exhibits, there will also be live music and a special animal encounter. While most exhibits will remain open throughout the evening, some will close earlier: “Most of our Zoo animals are on exhibit until dusk, but some need their beauty sleep and must turn in early for the night including our birds and butterflies in the aviary. Our rhinos will be off exhibit at night but some of our giraffe herd and both zebras will be on exhibit.”
The Zoo boasts a number of exhibits including Expedition Africa, Wild Florida, the Aviary, and an extensive children’s educational play area and petting zoo. The Zoo is also very active in conservation and education, and leads several efforts to protect and restore fragile habitats like florida mangroves, oyster beds, and native wildlife, and is also home to The Sea Turtle Healing Center. If you are interested in learning more, the Zoo offers a number of behind-the-scenes sessions, seminars, and educational camps.
For more information about the Brevard Zoo, its programs, exhibits, and admission, click here.
If you are planning to visit the Space Coast and are in need of accommodations, give us a call at (321)-784-5046 or e-mail us at [email protected]!
