is a zoo located in Melbourne, Florida
, United States
In 2009, the zoo contained 577 animals representing 165 species from North
and South America
as well as Australia
. The zoo is a non-profit
institution. It is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums
The zoo is divided into four loops. They are: Expedition Africa, Australia/Asia, Wild Florida and La Selva. These loops are accessed off of the main loop that encircles the Flamingo Pond.
In 2006 the zoo erected<!---borrowed perhaps?--> an exhibit with animatronics
of dinosaurs including: Dilophosaurus
, and Pachycephalosaurus
. It remained open from February to May.
A record 328,973 visitors attended in 2007. This included 175,046 paid daily guests. The others included reciprocal members of other zoos, and annual members.
Wildlife Detective Training Academy
The Wildlife Detective Training Academy, or WDTA, is a building focused specifically towards younger children and features terrariums containing many of the zoo's reptiles
, and at least one mammal, a naked mole rat
. It also features interactive activities, such as a sand pit, where children can dig up bones from an... Read More