Wow, what a deal as a Florida resident! For $25, you get entrance to the drive-thru safari…read more(unlimited laps) and complimentary visit to the gator zoo down the road. Giraffe feeding is $5/person which is so worth it even if it takes the giraffe a split second to eat the lettuce. The full lap of the safari takes about an hour, depending on the traffic before you or animals crossing the path. You basically see all the animals listed in the pamphlet they give you at the beginning. You are able to roll down your windows but no feeding, or petting. There are plenty of patrol trucks to monitor the area. I recommend coming around noon when it's feeding time for the animals. We didn't take advantage of the shows at the zoo, but I'm sure it was spectacular. All the animals are super healthy and love being in their respective enclosures. Can't wait to come back when it's cooler outside! We didn't eat at their quick service. We bought sandwiches and ate it in our car.

We loved the safari! So many different animals! The other ones too in the park awesome!…read moreWe did the airboat also! Fantastic! Saw alligators! Great experience and beautiful day!! Not that expensive for 4 people!! Definitely do it again!

My family and I had a wonderful time visiting this animal sanctuary. Our guide was friendly,…read moreknowledgeable, and had a great relationship with the animals.

Really well put together with such consideration for the welfare of all the (rescued) animals. Lia…read morewas a fantastic guide; very knowledgeable, passionate, and receptive to all questions. Would recommend to any animal lover

I had such a great experience at Brevard Zoo! It ended up being the perfect afternoon activity. The…read morezoo is very well maintained, clean, and easy to walk through, which made the whole visit really enjoyable. The staff were all super friendly and welcoming, which always makes a difference. You can tell they take pride in the zoo and care about the guests' experience. I also think the admission price is a good value for everything you get. It never felt overcrowded, and there was plenty to see and do without feeling rushed. Overall, I had a really fun and relaxing time and will definitely be coming back again! Definitely remember to bring In a few quarters to buy fish food, etc!

When we were looking for places to visit with my brother in Viera, the zoo - something we hadn't…read morebeen to since our kids were little - was not top of mind. Yet when you are 10 minutes away from a nationally-recognized zoo...OK! We were impressed with this zoo: the care taken to create an environment that each animal could feel good in. All I could remember were the old-style zoos with the poor animals in a concrete prison, bored and lethargic. It was so refreshing to see the opposite here. We wandered through the various lands (the zoo is well laid out) and had a marvelous time. Rhinos, lions, monkeys, flamingos, giraffes and more. All close enough to get good pictures. We appreciated that each area had a thoughtful description of the animals to learn more. Seeing the giraffes so close as they ate greenery was amazing! Even on a weekday, the zoo was bustling with families. The zoo also was starting a new endeavor, a light show beginning that night, which looks like it will be fun. My brother was set to visit the following week; we alas would be back in California, and have to content ourselves with photos.

We did the ultimate tour today for my husbands birthday. What an amazing experience. It was…read moreextremely hands on and interactive. Our tour guide was a veterinary student . She was super knowledgeable and guided us to have the best interaction with each animal. I highly recommend.

This is the second time I've come here! The first we did the normal tour and it was amazing so when…read morewe came back on vacation I knew I had to come back! This time I did the sloth encounter and it was amazing I loved holding the baby but I missed petting everything else. 100% spring for the picture package I got over 300 pictures and didn't have ti worry about having my phone out and missing anything

Came on 4/2. This was our second trip and even better than the first time. Kids loved the hands…read moreon with the tarantula, gator, skunk, and snakes. Seminole presentation was also great and the boat tour. Fun time, will come back

Had a great time. We walked in just in time to see the alligators being fed, then hopped right on…read morethe boat ride. We were pleasantly surprised with the boat ride and holding the gator. We didn't know that was part of it. Worth the money.

We took our 4 month old daughter to the zoo for a fun afternoon to see the animals! This zoo is the…read moreperfect size for small children and families as you can stay for a few hours and still feel like you have seen everything! It was HOT the day we decided to go so we only stayed for a couple of hours. I do wish there was more shade on pathways, and fans and/or covered spaces to take a break from the Florida heat. We thankfully found a spot by the black bear exhibit that was air conditioned and had only two chairs, so I could feed our daughter. There were MANY other moms that came in looking to also feed their kids and it turned into a waiting game as we had to take turns using the two chairs in that building to sit and feed our babies. The animals were neat to see, because it was so hot a lot of the animals weren't out or were in shady places within their enclosure. I liked that there were zoo workers and volunteers near many of the exhibits that were available to answer questions and provide more information about the specific animals there. Overall we had a great time with our daughter and look forward to bringing her back again in the future.

PAVEMENT / WALKWAYS: 4.5 STARS Some of these zoos /…read moregardens dump one off onto rutted dirt paths, not here, one could roll wheeled devices with relative ease everywhere. STAFF: 4.5 STARS Everyone was pleasant and helpful if you wanted them to be. ANIMAL VARIETY: 4 STARS Not all antelope like some places. SIZE OF ZOO: 4 STARS I had expected it to be smaller based on the reviews, it is not tiny, a pleasant size without being exhausting. VALUE: 4.5 STARS Good price for 2 or 3 hours of beastly entertainment. GIFT SHOP: 2 STARS The ghastly high prices did not bother me, as one is supporting a worthy cause, but the tee shirt selection was sparse, and none with the handsome cheetah face on them. SUMMARY: 4 STARS Please support non corporate theme park Florida attractions ( Gator Farm, Tampa Zoo, Cedar Gardens Williston, Silver Springs, Weikee Wachee etc), and this is a good one.

If you haven't been to the zoo recently, you honestly haven't been to the zoo. We went this morning…read moreas a family and had a fantastic time. One thing I love about this place is that no two visits are ever the same -- every trip feels like its own little adventure. We checked out the new exhibit, which adds a ton of fun and freshness to the zoo. And of course, the usual stars were out: Toad the otter doing his thing, Ross the eagle looking majestic, and the elephants... whose names I wish I could remember. I do remember Mufasa, the male rhino. Fun fact: female rhinos actually run the group -- and a group of rhinos is called a crash. Learned something new today. But the unexpected star of the entire visit? The pizza. My goodness. That cheese pizza was ridiculously high‑quality -- gooey, melty cheese everywhere, absolutely delicious. I'm not kidding when I say I would come back just for the pizza... and obviously to see the animals too. We had a great time, ate well, learned a few things, and left already talking about our next visit.

We just attended ZooBrews for the second year in a row and absolutely loved it! This is our third…read morezoo visit in the past 12 months. ZooBrews, specifically, is one of our favorite events to attend in Tampa. Seeing how beautiful the zoo is at night, eating and drinking from seemingly endless booth options, and dancing by the manatee statue like children was worth every penny! Our other zoo experience stemmed from a very poorly planned and worded company event. But between feeding Gronk and being helped by many Zoo Staff members, including Hannah our favorite photographer, we turned a bad experience into a wonderful memory!

Tried to visit during operating hours and they were closed. Disappointed to say the least. No sign…read moreoutside saying they were closed. We were there during the business hours and the chain was locked

This was a little well kept secret in our area. My family and I visited Genesis Zoology Center…read morelast weekend, at the invitation of two volunteers at the location. We were so enthralled in the amazing variety of animals here. Each one seemed to have a unique story and a unique personality. Manyof the animal areas we under some degree of construction to make the area better, which is great because they truly have a great thing going. The animals seemed pretty interactive and enjoyed "communicating" with you when you engaged them. The volunteers and staff are friendly and informative, and obviously very hard working. We will certainly be back.

I love the store. Very clean and great guys working there. Amazing selection of corals .read more

I stopped in Top Shelf Aquatics for the first time to see what they have to offer. I was looking…read morefor a specific solution to my aquarium, and I wasn't sure if they would have anything due to them specializing in saltwater aquariums. Nevertheless, my curiosity prompted me to stop in. I was definitely impressed with the quantity and variety of aquarium tools and aquatic life that they carry. The displays were beautiful. After I had a chance to look around, one of the staff asked me if they could assist me or answer questions. They were able to answer all of my questions, but they didn't have a solution for me and this was no surprise for me. If I were a saltwater enthusiast, I think that I would consider shopping here based upon the location, the variety of supply and the knowledge and friendliness of the staff. For now it is a 4 star because I don't have the experience of purchasing and/or assessing quality of animals or service.