Brevard Zoo
The Brevard Zoo is a nonprofit zoological organization accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, and is located on 75-acres (30 ha) of land. Look for it 2 mi southeast of Viera West. 1994 is when its story starts.
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A zoo & aquarium, 2 mi southeast of Viera West
Viera West is the nearest base
Viera West is 2 miles northwest, with 7 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov and Dec
January, February, March, April, October, November and December are the mild months, with highs of 71–84°. When to go ↓
An airport 10 miles away
Melbourne Orlando (MLB) has airline service, about 10 miles from Brevard Zoo.
Established in 1994
Brevard Zoo dates from 1994. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Brevard Zoo
The Brevard Zoo is a nonprofit zoological organization accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, and is located on 75-acres (30 ha) of land in Melbourne, Florida.
The zoo is currently home to more than 900 animals that represent over 170 species from five continents (including the state of Florida).
- Type
- Zoo & aquarium
- Animals
- 790 animals · 171 species
- Area
- 75 acres
- Established
- 1994
- Wikipedia readers
- 5.8K a year
Hotels and campgrounds near Brevard Zoo
The nearest towns with places to stay are Cocoa Beach (39) and Melbourne (25), and Orlando has the most rooms in the area (213).
Cocoa Beach
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
11,314 people · 25% vacation homes
9 mi northeast of Brevard Zoo
Orlando
The most places to stay in the area, and a base for a longer trip.
333,888 people
41 mi northwest of Brevard Zoo
Compare 9 towns
| Town | From Brevard Zoo | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cocoa Beach 25% vacation homes | 9 mi northeast | 15 min | 39 32 hotels · 2 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins | 11,314 | $503K | — |
| Melbourne | 9 mi south | 15 min | 25 17 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground · 3 RV parks | 87,097 | $306K | — |
| Merritt Island | 6 mi north | 10 min | 10 5 hotels · 2 motels · 3 lodges & cabins | 34,992 | $403K | — |
| Viera West | 2 mi northwest | 5 min | 7 7 hotels | 17,984 | $547K | — |
| Cocoa | 11 mi north | 15 min | 15 8 hotels · 3 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 19,777 | $246K | D |
| Cape Canaveral 23% vacation homes | 13 mi northeast | 20 min | 20 15 hotels · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground · 2 RV parks | 9,962 | $372K | — |
| Rockledge | 7 mi north | 10 min | 8 5 hotels · 1 motel · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 31,343 | $338K | — |
| West Melbourne | 13 mi south | 20 min | 13 11 hotels · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins | 31,285 | $377K | B− |
| Orlando | 41 mi northwest | 1 hr | 213 194 hotels · 5 motels · 6 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 333,888 | $394K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
More to see nearby
These lie within 52 miles as the crow flies.
Big draw52 mi Theme parkWalt Disney World Resort
Big draw49 mi Theme parkUniversal Studios Florida9.5M visitors a year
Big draw47 mi Theme parkUniversal Epic Universe
Big draw47 mi Stadium & arenaCamping World Stadium
Big draw49 mi Theme parkUniversal's Islands of Adventure9.5M visitors a year
123 mi Ancient siteWindover Archaeological Site
47 mi Theme parkSeaWorld Orlando4.3M visitors a year
221 mi MuseumKennedy Space Center Visitor ComplexPhoto credits
Walt Disney World Resort: Anthony Quintano from Westminster, United States, CC BY 2.0 · Universal Studios Florida: Radiobroadcastcenter, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Universal Epic Universe: Martin Lewison, CC BY 2.0 · Camping World Stadium: Quintin Soloviev, CC BY 4.0 · Universal's Islands of Adventure: David Bjorgen, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Windover Archaeological Site: ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0 · SeaWorld Orlando: SeaWorld, CC BY 2.0 · Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex: Bill White, Public domain
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Questions about Brevard Zoo
What town is Brevard Zoo near?
Viera West, FL, about 2 miles northwest.
When is the best time to visit Brevard Zoo?
January, February, March, April, October, November and December, with highs of 71–84°.
What is the closest airport to Brevard Zoo?
Melbourne Orlando (MLB), about 10 miles away. The nearest big hub is Orlando (MCO), about 39 miles.
Where should I stay near Brevard Zoo?
Cocoa Beach (9 mi, 39 places to stay), Melbourne (9 mi, 25 places to stay) and Merritt Island (6 mi, 10 places to stay).
Viera West has the answers
People in Viera West have not posted tips yet; their Town Square is open.
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