Things to do in Cocoa
Brevard Museum of Art and Science
The Brevard Museum of Art and Science opened its doors on March 14,1978, with three galleries in 4,500 square feet of exhibition space. In 1986, a considerably larger contemporary museum space was attained which houses seven spacious galleries, encompassing more than 7,000 square feet. The Museum complex includes the Harris Auditorium, two Museum Shops, the Foosaner Educational Wing, Science Center and Art Museum. Best Western lodging is nearby. Call (321) 632-1830 for more information.
1463 Highland Ave, Melbourne, FL 32935
Brevard Zoo
Brevard Zoo is a 50 acre (200,000 m²) zoo located in Melbourne, Florida. The zoo has more than 550 animals representing 165 species from North and South America as well as Australia and Africa. It is one of a very small number of zoos that allows visitors to hand-feed giraffes at giraffe eye-level. The zoo is a non-proft institution open every day except Thanksgiving and Christmas. Best Western lodging is nearby. Call (321) 254-3002 for more information.
8225 N. Wickham Rd., Melbourne, FL 32926
Cocoa Beach
Located on a barrier island, nestled between the great Atlantic Ocean and the Banana River Lagoon on Florida's Central East Coast, Cocoa Beach continues to link the birth of the Space Age with the wonders of the future. Just six miles long, and mostly less than one mile wide, Cocoa Beach is truly a unique place! Where else can you choose between watching a space launch from the beach or precious animal species in their natural habitat? You can choose between a swim in the ocean, or a quiet kayak exploration off the Banana River islands, from our river shore. Best Western lodging is nearby. Call (321) 868-3329 for more information.
Kennedy Space Center
Your Florida vacation is not complete without a trip to Kennedy Space Center. Just 45 minutes from popular Orlando attractions and theme parks is NASA’s launch headquarters – the only place on Earth where you can tour launch areas, meet an Astronaut, see giant rockets, train in spaceflight simulators, and even view a launch. Experience more on your vacation visit to Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, where the sky isn't the limit - it's just the beginning. Best Western lodging is nearby. Call (321) 449-4444 for more information.
Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge
Over 500 species of wildlife inhabit the refuge with 15 being listed as federally threatened or endangered. Several wading bird rookeries, 10 active bald eagle nests, numerous osprey nests, up to 400 manatees during spring months, and an estimated 2,500 Florida scrub jays can be found on the refuge. Best Western lodging is nearby. Call (321) 861-0667 for more information.