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Brevard Zoo offers Saturday nights free

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Wednesday, 30 June 2010 00:00

Brevard Zoo will kick off its annual Summer Saturday Nights starting July 3 and running every Saturday night through Aug. 28. To beat the summertime heat, Brevard Zoo will extend hours of operation to 9 p.m. all nine Saturdays in July and August. Admission is free to everyone each Saturday night in July and August starting at 5 p.m. Last admission is 8 p.m. Sponsors this year include Bright House Networks, Health First Health Plans, Viera State Farm Agent Dan Adovasio and Ron Jon Cape Caribe Resort.
As part of Summer Saturday Nights, most of the zoo animals will be out on exhibit until dusk each night. However, some animals will be off exhibit. The free flight aviary and the butterfly exhibit will be closed as well as Paws On. Each night, the zoo will provide musical entertainment from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Other available activities for patrons include a chance to go kayaking, ride the train, feed giraffes and enjoy a special animal encounter at 7 p.m. Patrons will not be able to bring food and drink into the zoo starting at 5 p.m.
As part of Summer Saturday Nights, Brevard Zoo’s education department will offer a Summertime Spectacular Night Hike Series for children aged four to 12. Each program includes exclusive use of the new Paws On play area and includes crafts, games, animal encounters and dinner. The nights are themed and summer dates are:
• July 3, 24 and Aug. 14 – Home Sweet Habitats: Explore the different habitats we have in our backyards.
• July 10, 31 and Aug. 21 – Investigators: Trek through the Zoo and solve the evening’s mystery.
• July 17, Aug. 7, 28 – It’s all Relative: Did you know armadillos are related to sloths? Look through the family tree and discover who’s related to whom.
Summertime Spectacular Night Hike Series runs from 5 to 9 p.m. Cost is $20 for zoo members, pick three for $48. For non-members, each night is $24 or pick three nights for $63. To register, call 321-254-9453, Ext. 219. Space is limited so register early. For more information on Summer Saturday Nights, visit www.brevardzoo.org.
Brevard Zoo is home to more than 550 animals representing more than 165 species from Florida, South America, Africa, Asia, and Australia. The zoo features many extraordinary animal experiences including giraffe and lorikeet feedings, African and wetland kayak tours and a train ride. Brevard Zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
Brevard Zoo is a half-mile east of Interstate 95 at Exit 191 on Wickham Road in Melbourne. It's open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (last admission is at 4:15 p.m.). Call 321-254-WILD or visit brevardzoo.org. Admission is $13.50 for adults 13 and older; $12.50 for seniors age 60 and older; $10 for children age 2-12; and free to children under 2. Parking is always free. Group discounts and adventure packaging available.