On November 15th, the zoo announced that (0.0.3) cottontop tamarins were born on November 5th.
Cotton-Top Tamarins Become First-Time Parents | Brevard Zoo Blog
Cotton-Top Tamarins Become First-Time Parents | Brevard Zoo Blog
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idk if bringing up seaturtle rescue and releases is necessary, with the exception of a milestone, considering that Brevard does sea turtle rescues frequently and the turtles in the end don't become a part of the collection.
Very much true, but tbf even without the turtle rescues there is a lot of news from the zoo lol
On November 18th, the zoo announced that one of the three infants has died.
An Update on Our Cotton-Top Tamarins | Brevard Zoo Blog
On November 24th, the zoo announced it humanely euthanized a (0.1) white-tailed deer named Clementine on November 19th. The cause of death was rapid health deterioration due to a combination of old age and an ongoing kidney disease.
Remembering Clementine | Brevard Zoo Blog
Remembering Clementine | Brevard Zoo Blog
On December 5th, the zoo announced that a (1.0) alligator snapping turtle named Capone moved into the former North American river otter exhibit, albeit with some minor renovations.
New Digs for Capone the Alligator Snapping Turtle | Brevard Zoo Blog
New Digs for Capone the Alligator Snapping Turtle | Brevard Zoo Blog
Here is an article about the zoo's fundraising campaign and projected timeline of their aquarium project in Port Canaveral, with an opening in late 2026 or early 2027:
Brevard Zoo launches $100m campaign to fund new aquarium | blooloop
Brevard Zoo launches $100m campaign to fund new aquarium | blooloop
The Zoo welcomed a new male emu named Daryll.
Brevard Zoo Welcomes 29-Year-Old Emu 'Daryll' to Lands of Change Area - Space Coast Daily
Brevard Zoo Welcomes 29-Year-Old Emu 'Daryll' to Lands of Change Area - Space Coast Daily
On January 10th, the zoo announced that their (0.1) matriarch giraffe named Johari passed away on January 8th due to a sudden heart failure during a standing sedation procedure.
Remembering Johari | Brevard Zoo blog
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On January 26th, the zoo announced that (0.0.5) Perdido Key beach mice have been born in 2022.
Welcoming a New Generation of Critically Endangered Beach Mice | Brevard Zoo blog
Welcoming a New Generation of Critically Endangered Beach Mice | Brevard Zoo blog
On January 28th, the zoo announced the passing of Mulac the male jaguar at the age of 20. He would've been 21 on February 15th.
Remembering Mulac | Brevard Zoo blog
Remembering Mulac | Brevard Zoo blog
Lions could come to Brevard as soon as this month! 
A trio of brothers from the Naples Zoo will reside in a modified temporary exhibit in the Wild Florida complex until their permanent home is done in Expedition Africa.
Three lion brothers to move from Naples to 'bachelor pad' in Brevard Zoo's Wild Florida
A trio of brothers from the Naples Zoo will reside in a modified temporary exhibit in the Wild Florida complex until their permanent home is done in Expedition Africa.Three lion brothers to move from Naples to 'bachelor pad' in Brevard Zoo's Wild Florida
On February 9th, the zoo announced that a (0.1) African pygmy goat named Clarabelle has passed away at age 13 due to worsening difficulty in mobility.
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On February 16th, the zoo announced that 2 black-handed spider monkeys named Shelley and Tika are pregnant.
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Unfortunately, due to rising cases in the local area. The zoo has announced that they will be closing down their bird aviaries for an indeterminate period of time, as an extra precaution to protecting the animals from bird flu. In addition to the closing of the walk-through aviaries to the general public, the zoo also stated that the most at-risk birds such as macaws, whistling ducks, chickens, turkeys, and the like, will all be relocated into their indoor quarters; and they will modify the habitats for other bird species to ensure the prevention of them from getting into any contact with a wild bird. It is also worth noting that there are currently no reported cases of bird flu within zoo grounds for the time being as well.
On February 28th, the zoo announced that the number of Perdido key beach mice born in 2022 has grown to 13.
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On March 11th, the zoo announced that their (0.2) Nubian goats named Lily and Violet have been moved from their old home in the Barnyard area of the zoo to a zoo team member's home. The current exhibit will soon be home to Nigerian dwarf goats.
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Wishing Our Goats Well | Brevard Zoo blog
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Wishing Our Goats Well | Brevard Zoo blog
Zoo rescues juvenile Green sea turtle:
Brevard Zoo Rescues Small Juvenile Green Sea Turtle Found Stranded in Melbourne Beach - Space Coast Daily
Brevard Zoo Rescues Small Juvenile Green Sea Turtle Found Stranded in Melbourne Beach - Space Coast Daily
On March 19th, the zoo announced that they have begun breeding Florida grasshopper sparrows.
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Breeding the Country’s Most Endangered Bird | Brevard Zoo Blog
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Breeding the Country’s Most Endangered Bird | Brevard Zoo Blog