Celebrate the Holly Jolly Holidays at Brevard Zoo's Jolly Days in Melbourne

This year you can celebrate the holidays at Brevard Zoo's Jolly Days, and welcome a new year, at a special family-friendly daytime New Year's Eve celebration.

Put on your jingle bells and head to Brevard Zoo on December 22 and 23 between 11 am and 1 pm for Jolly Days, and enjoy a flurry of festive fun! The entire family will enjoy a blizzard of activities, music and watch the animals “unwrap” holiday treats!

Santa and Mrs. Claus will be available for photos on both days from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

All Jolly Days activities are included with general Zoo admission.

Animal Enrichment Schedule

Watch the animals unwrap their holiday gifts!

10:30 a.m.: Meerkats, Expedition Africa

11:30 a.m.: Coati, Rainforest Revealed

12 p.m.: Animal Encounter, Main Entrance

12:30 p.m.: Babirusa , Lands of Change

1 p.m.: Stingray, Paw’s On

1:30 p.m.: Bear, Wild Florida

Then on New Year's Eve, December 31, the whole family can celebrate the new year without staying up past anyone’s bedtime!

Noon Year’s Eve features a ball drop at noon and a complimentary sparkling juice toast. Plus, enjoy crafts, games, and music as well.

All activities are free with Zoo admission.

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