Brevard Zoo will kick off its annual Summer Saturday Nights starting June 11, 2011 and run every Saturday night through July 30. To beat the summertime heat, Brevard Zoo will extend hours of operation to 9 p.m. all eight Saturdays in June and July. Last admission is 8 p.m. Thanks to this year's sponsors, who include Bright House Networks, Health First Health Plans, Healthy Start Coalition of Brevard, Ron Jon Cape Caribe Resort, State Farm Agent Dan Adovasio, The Avenue Viera, and Viera Lions Club, admission will be $5 for everyone each Saturday night starting at 5 p.m. Admission is free for Zoo members. Each night, enjoy live entertainment from 6 to 8:30 p.m.

Brevard Zoo's conservation team paised volunteer Laurie Der for all her hard work on the Zoo's Quarters for Conservation program. Der and her husband spent lots of time designing and building the Quarters for Conservation coin collectors. Thanks again for all your hard work and dedication to the Zoo.

Three emu chicks were born to our petting zone emu, Priscilla. The chicks are a week old and are currently under the care of the petting zone staff. Their names are Tupelo, Suede, and Hunter. So far all 3 are doing very well, and each will be hand raised as each of their parents were. The petting zone staff are very excited to have another opportunity to bring a unique experience to the petting zone!