The Brevard Zoo opened its doors to the public in 1994 and has over 550 animals, including giant anteaters, eagles, river otters, kangaroos and alligators. The zoo features a "Paws-On Interactive Zone" as well as a playground. The Whale's Tail and the Flamingo Cafe are restaurants located in the zoo that serve meals, snacks and refreshments. The zoo also allows you to feed the giraffes, parrots and cockatiels (for an additional charge). A train takes visitors past the Aviary and around Lemur Island. Two guided kayaking tours are offered with certain restrictions and an additional cost. Many animal feedings that visitors may watch are scheduled daily.
Brevard Zoo
8225 N. Wickham Road
Melbourne, FL 32940
321-254-9453
brevardzoo.com
The Andretti Thrill Park features a miniature golf course, five go-cart tracks, batting cages, kiddie rides, a playground, paddle boats, laser tag, train rides and an arcade. The Andretti Thrill Park has birthday party packages, as well group event packages. Daily specials give you an all day pass for a discount and some days offer extra tokens.
Andretti Thrill Park
3960 S. Babcock St.
Melbourne, FL 32901
321-956-6706
andrettithrillpark.com
The Cocoa Beach Country Club is home to the community swimming pool. The pool is an outdoor heated Olympic-size pool that offers swim lessons for all ages, Red Cross certification training and recreational swimming. The pool has a jumbo water slide, covered baby pool and a water spray park. The concession patio can be reserved for children's birthday parties.
Cocoa Beach Country Club
5000 Tom Warriner Blvd.
Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
321-868-3351
cityofcocoabeach.com
