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Outdoor Adventure Tour

Brevard Zoo offers birding tours, nature hikes, and kayaking trips around the area. Places explored depend on the tour but include Samson's Island near Satellite Beach Fire Station on the Banana River; Pine Island at the Pine Island Conservation Area on Merritt Island; Haulover Canal at Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge in Titusville.

Kayaking Trips
Paddle around the local waterways and enjoy up-close encounters with a variety of wildlife including pelican, osprey, eagle, roseate spoonbill and reddish egret. A trained naturalist from the Zoo will guide you through pristine areas. Guests may also encounter manatee, dolphin, sea turtles, horseshoe crabs, and more, depending on the tours!

Space is limited on each tour and age restrictions may apply. Reservations required on public tours. A minimum of 6 people must be booked the day before the tour for tour to occur. Advance payment is required to reserve your spot on a scheduled tour. Zoo members receive a $5 discount off any tour. For more information and to make a reservation call 321.254.9453 x 219.

Upcoming 2009 tour dates:
Four-Hour Kayaking Tours, Haulover Canal
Cost: Members $45, Non-members $50; Bring own kayak $40
Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Includes: Lunch, snack , and water
Dates:
September 12 and 26
October 10 and 24
November 14 and 28
December 12 and 26

Two Hour Kayak Tours, Pine Island Conservation
Cost: Members $25, Non-members $30
Time: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Includes: Snack and water
Dates:
October 3
November 7
December 5

Nature Hike with Kayak Tour, Samson's Island
Cost: Members $45, Non-members $50; Bring own kayak $40
Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Includes: Lunch, snack, and water
Dates:
August 15 and 29
September 19
October 17 and 31
November 21
December 19

Lagoonadventures.org
If you are looking for other ways to spend time outdoors, Brevard Zoo encourages your family to experience the Indian River Lagoon. Visit Lagoonadventures.org today and learn more about the many available activities to do all along the Lagoon...many activities that are absolutely free.