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Which Bird is Not Like the Others – Wild Bird Count at the Brevard Zoo

December 3, 2017 @ 4:00 am - 7:30 am

Free

Please join us as we venture through the Brevard Zoo to spot, identify and record the birds that have flown in to become acquainted with the residents of the zoo. We’ll meet outside the main Zoo entrance near the membership window and divide into teams. Each team will be assigned a trail or area of the zoo to complete their count. If you prefer to sit and observe, we’ll also have designated areas for that option as well. Half way through the morning we’ll meet at the Conversation Wishing Well (behind the snack bar, adjacent to train boarding area) and compare notes to adjust trails as needed. Our group will bird for 2 hours and then meet at the picnic tables outside the zoo for snacks or picnic lunch. For those who want to continue on, we’ll get our hands stamps for reentry and can return to enjoy visiting the zoo residents and the recently opened Dinosaur Trail special exhibit. In appreciation for providing the combined bird count list to the Zoo all participants will be entered in a raffle and will get a conservation quarter to vote for your favorite animal.

 

Logistics and Important Notes:

  • Zoo entry fee ($17.95 for group rate for adults, discounts for children depending on age) is required to participate. The Zoo has graciously provided us with 8 guest passes which will be assigned to the first 8 people to RSVP on the website or MeetUp
  • The Dino Trail special exhibit is $3 extra for members and guests
  • The Zoo doesn’t allow outside food, so please leave your picnic items in the car and we’ll provide time to get them when we’re setting up on the picnic tables which are just outside the zoo entrance
  • Please bring sunscreen, binoculars and your snack/picnic lunch and wear comfortable walking shoes
  • What’s provided: water, tea and lights snacks during lunch, bug spray, note pads/checklists
  • Be sure to use the RSVP tracker on the lower right side of the page

Details

Date:
December 3, 2017
Time:
4:00 am - 7:30 am
Cost:
Free
Event Category:

Venue

Brevard Zoo
8225 N Wickham Rd
Melbourne, FL
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