Global warming is real and a threat to the world's animal population. The year 2004 was the fourth hottest on record, extending a trend since 1990. If we continue to emit greenhouse gases at our current pace, our earth's temperature is projected to skyrocket by as much as 10º F in the next 100 years.

"Use compact florescent lights rather than incandescent. They cost more but save you money down the road and conserve energy."

Green Team

Brevard Zoo promotes conservation efforts in our own business practices. We have a dedicated group of employees who take on additional responsibility ensuring the Zoo lives up to the message it teaches by being good environmental citizens. Green Team constantly strives for ways to improve our own practices by recycling items such as: paper, plastic bottles, aluminum cans, cardboard, and using more green products. The Zoo continues to find ways to decrease our energy use and annually participate in local beach clean-ups.

We hope to continue to improve our effort and educate those in the community on how they can make a difference. Our goal is to set a good example for other businesses in the area on how easy it is to make green-friendly choices.

Simple Things You Can Do:

Recycle your old cell phones at the Zoo

Raise your thermostat setting 5 degrees in the summer when no one is home and do the opposite in the winter

Only water your lawn twice a week

Plant low maintenance or native plants to enhance wildlife instead of the lawn

Purchase paper with some recycled content

Use a reusable coffee cup instead of a disposable cup next time you visit your favorite coffee shop

GET INVOLVED!