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On July 18th, the zoo announced they acquired (0.5) Nigerian dwarf goats, which are now on exhibit.

13K views · 462 reactions | It's goats galore! We recently welcomed five new members to our Nigerian dwarf goat family. These little ones need names and we're asking YOU to choose a theme! Once the category is chosen, our team will give each goat their name based on their personalities and looks. Head to our story now to vote through the end of today. Your options are... Your options are... ☕Coffees: Mocha, Latte, Frappe, Espresso and Brew Breads: Biscuit, Biscotti, Bagel, Brioche and Baguette Breakfast Foods: Waffle, Pancake, Honeybun, Muffin and Toast Under the supervision of our wonderful animal care team, these four-month-old female goats will slowly be introduced to our existing goat herd in the Barnyard. To learn more about the new goats, check out our latest blog: https://vist.ly/3ycae | Brevard Zoo
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On July 26th, the zoo announced they named the goats Bagel, Baguette, Biscotti, Biscuit, and Brioche, respectively.

9.3K views · 474 reactions | Thanks to all who voted on the names for our five new goats! Meet Bagel, Baguette, Biscotti, Biscuit and Brioche! Roll on over to the Barnyard to say hi to our little bread basket! You can read more on these ladies over on our blog: https://vist.ly/3z96c | Brevard Zoo

On July 29th, the zoo announced they acquired a (1.0) sandhill crane named Cowboy from an unspecified wildlife rehabilitation center, which is now on display in Wild Florida.

16K views · 769 reactions | Your Cowboy-Carter duo is here! Carter, a female sandhill crane, has called our Zoo home for over a decade. Now, she's been joined by her new habitat-mate, Cowboy! This male sandhill crane came to our Zoo recently after being rehabilitated at a wildlife rescue organization. The two can be spotted in the deer habitat in our Wild Florida loop. Come by and see them for yourself! | Brevard Zoo
 
 
Got a formal announcement of the lemur move on socials- talked to a staff member about it when I was there on August 1st, kind of surprised it took this long for them to mention it anywhere if it wasn't really under wraps. Old lemur islands, it seems, will be used for a "new primate species to the zoo." Not to just parrot the Instagram comments but Colobus are probably a good fit.
 
Smaggledagle said:
On July 31st, it was announced that the zoo transferred 3 Perdido Key beach mice to The Birmingham Zoo in Alabama.

4.6K views · 424 reactions | Meet the newest (and tiniest!) members of our Zoo family: a trio of endangered Perdido Key beach mice! These tiny conservation ambassadors came to us from @brevardzoo and are already settling into their new home. They play a big role in coastal ecosystems as a keystone species, and we’re proud to be part of their conservation story. Come see their cuteness up close at Brock Cabin in Alabama Wilds! | The Birmingham Zoo
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So happy about this development! They are a nice and - admittedly also quite cute - mouse species from the region with a good conservation story worth telling and also that this small program is getting a new holder too! Hopefully, more Floridean and SE US zoos tag along in due course for this critically endangered beach mice species ....!!!
 
Rijin said:
Got a formal announcement of the lemur move on socials- talked to a staff member about it when I was there on August 1st, kind of surprised it took this long for them to mention it anywhere if it wasn't really under wraps. Old lemur islands, it seems, will be used for a "new primate species to the zoo." Not to just parrot the Instagram comments but Colobus are probably a good fit.
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On August 16th, the zoo officially announced they moved 5 ring-tailed lemurs Bosco, Cypress, Deaglan, Noah, and Red Bay to the island on the right side of the entrance to Expedition Africa, while 4 ring-tailed lemurs will stay at Lemur Island until they are transferred to other collections. The zoo also announced that when all the lemurs were moved out, they will be acquiring a new African primate species in late 2025.

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On September 4th, the zoo announced they rehabilitated and released a female (0.1) loggerhead sea turtle back into the ocean.

113K views · 3K reactions | Leave it to June Cleaver - this 230-plus-pound loggerhead was ready to head home to the ocean! Named after the matriarch from "Leave It to Beaver," June spent about two months at our Sea Turtle Healing Center after being found on Melbourne Beach attempting to lay her eggs. After some rest, medical care for an old wound and good nutrition, June was released - thanks to all who were able to attend! Special thanks as well to Brevard County Ocean Rescue Services for the assist during the release, and the Sea Turtle Preservation Society for initially bringing June to our Healing Center! You can read more about her care on our blog: https://brevardzoo.org/news/releasing-june-cleaver-the-loggerhead-sea-turtle/ | Brevard Zoo

On September 8th, it was mentioned that the zoo transferred a male (1.0) white-nosed coati to ABQ BioPark Zoo in New Mexico*.
Austin the Sengi said:
Recently (and most excitingly), the zoo welcomed the birth of two (1.1.0) babirusa piglets to parents Meru and Piggy!

Source: Two North Sulawesi Babirusa Piglets are Here! - Brevard Zoo
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On September 23rd, the zoo announced they named the babirusas Max and Ruby, respectively.

9.2K views · 529 reactions | Look who it is! Our North Sulawesi babirusa piglets, lovingly nicknamed Max and Ruby by their animal care team, made their debut as they explored their Lands of Change habitat for the very first time. ❤️ Over the last month, the babies have been residing in a behind-the-scenes space with their mom, Piggy, as we monitored their growth. Soon enough, it was time for them to take on their habitat! Our attentive team has been slowly increasing their time in the habitat to ensure their transition is smooth and comfortable for the little ones. They will soon meet their other family members, including their dad, Meru, and their brothers, Billy, Pippin and Merry. Swing by our Lands of Change loop, and you may catch a glimpse of the piglets! | Brevard Zoo

On September 26th, the zoo announced they acquired (0.3) striped skunks from another unspecified AZA facility, which are now ambassador animals. The zoo also announced their male (1.0) striped skunk named Oscar passed away earlier in 2025 due to heart failure.

6.5K views · 322 reactions | Our skunk squad has grown! We recently welcomed three new striped skunks to our Zoo crew. The trio arrived from another organization accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums as part of an Ambassador striped skunk breeding program. These three 4-month-old sisters will be joining our other two resident skunks, Dexter and DeeDee, as part of our Ambassador Animal team. As Ambassadors, our skunks will help educate guests on the importance of their species in their native habitats through special educational programs. Currently, their animal care team has started training the girls on how to enter and exit their secure carriers and walk to a moving target. We are moving at the girls’ pace as they learn new skills, but so far everyone has been motivated and curious. Our Ambassador team is working on choosing the perfect names for our new arrivals as they get to know their personalities. We will be sure to share them with you soon! Learn more about the girls on our blog! https://ow.ly/czG650X1BG1 | Brevard Zoo
Welcoming Three Striped Skunks | Brevard Zoo Blog

* Information provided by @WLV30SAS in the ABQ BioPark Zoo (aka Rio Grande Zoo / Albuquerque Zoo) thread (Page 18 Post #359).
 
On September 30th, the zoo announced that 57 Florida grasshopper sparrows hatched in 2025, with most being released into the wilds of Florida.

9.6K views · 298 reactions | Tweet all about it! Nesting season for our Florida grasshopper sparrows has ended, and we’re so proud of the impact our resident sparrows made this year! Thanks to our sparrow pairs and their animal care team, 57 chicks hatched this year, many of whom we've released back to their native range. Others are staying within the Florida Grasshopper Sparrow Working Group to act as new breeding pairs with different genetics. This critically endangered species is found only in a few areas of Central and South Florida. About 9 years ago, just over 100 members of their species were found in their natural range. Thanks to the work of this group, more than 1,000 sparrows have been released back to their native habitat! To learn more about our work this season, head to our blog: https://brevardzoo.org/news/wrapping-up-another-florida-grasshopper-sparrow-nesting-season/ | Brevard Zoo

On October 2nd, the zoo announced they rehabilitated and released a green sea turtle back into the ocean on October 1st.

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On October 4th, the zoo announced they renovated the Kangaroo Walkabout exhibit, which includes a new boardwalk and new landscaping. The zoo also announced they acquired a female (0.1) red kangaroo named Cindy Roo Whoo, which is now on exhibit, as well as teased more animals to be added to the exhibit in the future.

38K views · 1K reactions | We are jumping for joy! Our Kangaroo Walkabout is now open following a 2-month renovation that added some new elements to this space for the comfort of our red kangaroo mob and guests! You'll notice a new walkway, substrate, landscaping and fans throughout. Soon, we'll add shadecloths as well. Our red kangaroo mob is settling in well to their refreshed habitat! A few things to know: Our kangaroo feeding experience will be closed for a bit longer as we give our mob time to reacclimate to their space. We've welcomed a new red kangaroo, 2-year-old Cindy Roo Whoo, to this habitat! ⁉️We will be welcoming a few more new friends to this space soon! We would like to thank Karen and Matt Zifcak as well as Linda and Gary Doyle for supporting this important work and investing in the wellbeing of our beloved kangaroo mob. We also appreciate our hardworking Facilities team for their dedication to this space over the last few months! Thank you! | Brevard Zoo
 
On October 18th, the zoo announced they rehabilitated and released 2 green sea turtles back into the ocean.

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On October 20th, the zoo announced they built a new overhead goat bridge in the Paws On barnyard area.

5.6K views · 341 reactions | See our Nigerian dwarf goats from new heights! Our incredible facilities team constructed a new bridge for our Barnyard crew in Paws On. This new feature will allow our nine goats more room to climb and explore vertical space. The bridge is also part of a larger revamp of our Barnyard space, so look out for more cool features in the coming months. | Brevard Zoo
Smaggledagle said:
On September 26th, the zoo announced they acquired (0.3) striped skunks from another unspecified AZA facility, which are now ambassador animals. The zoo also announced their male (1.0) striped skunk named Oscar passed away earlier in 2025 due to heart failure.

6.5K views · 322 reactions | Our skunk squad has grown! We recently welcomed three new striped skunks to our Zoo crew. The trio arrived from another organization accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums as part of an Ambassador striped skunk breeding program. These three 4-month-old sisters will be joining our other two resident skunks, Dexter and DeeDee, as part of our Ambassador Animal team. As Ambassadors, our skunks will help educate guests on the importance of their species in their native habitats through special educational programs. Currently, their animal care team has started training the girls on how to enter and exit their secure carriers and walk to a moving target. We are moving at the girls’ pace as they learn new skills, but so far everyone has been motivated and curious. Our Ambassador team is working on choosing the perfect names for our new arrivals as they get to know their personalities. We will be sure to share them with you soon! Learn more about the girls on our blog! https://ow.ly/czG650X1BG1 | Brevard Zoo
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On October 22nd, the zoo announced they named 2 of the skunks River and Roosevelt, respectively.

6.2K views · 327 reactions | Those crunches though! Take a scroll break with two of our new striped skunk Ambassador Animals, who our keepers are calling Roosevelt and River. Read more about our skunk sisters on our blog: https://brevardzoo.org/news/welcoming-three-striped-skunks/ | Brevard Zoo

On October 29th, the zoo announced they moved their male (1.0) red-footed tortoise Speedy from Paws On to Kangaroo Walkabout.

7.4K views · 451 reactions | Our Kangaroo Walkabout welcomed its newest member, Speedy the red-footed tortoise! Speedy is actually one of our Zoo's longest residents—he's been in our care since 1995. Over the past years, the tortoise lived in solitary in our Paws On loop. But after some time, our animal care team noticed how friendly Speedy was toward guests and keepers. So, we made the decision to give him a few new friends. ❤️ Speedy is now thriving in the Walkabout located in our Lands of Change loop, where he can interact with guests and his habitat-mates, including our kangaroo mob, emus, Galapagos tortoises, dingos and muntjacs. Stop by on your next visit and say hello! | Brevard Zoo

On October 30th, the zoo announced they acquired (3.3) Patagonian maras which are now on display in Flooded Forest's mixed-species exhibit (and will go into the capybara/tapir/Coscoroba swan exhibit in the future).

26K views · 1.1K reactions | They may look like bunnies, they may hop like bunnies, but they're actually Patagonian maras! We are so excited to welcome six of these large rodents to our Flooded Forest habitat, located in our Rainforest Revealed loop. The three male and three female maras join their habitat-mates including our howler monkeys, whistling ducks, roseate spoonbills, scarlet ibis, river turtles, boat-billed herons and macaws. Stay tuned for more updates on these little ones as they adjust to their new home. ❤️ Read more about the maras on our latest blog: https://ow.ly/QjVb50Xk0Oj | Brevard Zoo
Welcoming Patagonian Maras to Our Zoo - Brevard Zoo
 
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