A Day Away Kayak Tours TAVC Member 321-268-2655.   Experience Florida at its best with A Day Away. Tours offered include Manatee Encounter, Birding Tour, Night Bioluminescent Tours, and our Moonlight Tours. We do trips all across Florida and Specialize in group tours and overnight adventures.

Adventure Kayak TAVC Member 321-480-8632.   Tour Cocoa Beaches 1000 Islands, paddling through mangroves observing dolphins, manatees, and birds. "You can't get closer to nature then in a Kayak."

Brevard Museum of History and Natural Science 321-632-1830.   2201 Michigan Avenue, Cocoa. Walk back in time. Experience Brevard County in its earliest form. See how Native Americans lived and pioneers survived. A remarkable collection including local artifacts; collections of sea, land and air animals; a comprehensive collection of mollusks; and a remarkable reproduction of the Windover Dig which unearthed the remains of a 7000 year old Indian civilization that was found nearby. A 22 acre nature reserve showcases three ecosystems. Enjoy solitude in the Butterfly Garden. There is a wonderful hands-on discovery room for children. A variety of classes, seminars, craft programs, and special exhibits are offered all year. A remarkable local resource.

Brevard Nature Alliance TAVC Member 321-268-5224.   The BREVARD NATURE ALLIANCE, a 501(c)(3), non-profit organization, is a voluntary group of individuals and organizations associated for the purpose of raising the awareness of citizens and visitors to the value and importance of the natural resources of Brevard County, Florida. We are dedicated to serving our community through educational outreach, environmental program development, strategic planning, and the sharing of information and expertise with all interested parties. As a clearinghouse for information on natural resources and nature based tourism, we offer and support several key programs and projects of special interest to our membership and citizens of the Space Coast.

Brevard Zoo TAVC Member 321-632-1830.   North Wickham Road, east of I-95, Melbourne; Opened in 1994, it is the only zoo between Jacksonville and West Palm Beach. It features a jet black jaguar. You can view 600-pound tapirs, giant anteaters and two-toed sloths from a shady tropical boardwalk. Brevard Zoo's "Paws On" -- The Animal Study Zone, provides a unique, one-of-a-kind interactive natural adventure where children and adults learn about animals through play and hands-on exhibits.

Canaveral National Seashore TAVC Member 321-267-1110.   Route 402 from North Titusville; Twenty seven miles of undeveloped barrier island provide the pristine Atlantic beaches of Playalinda, Klondike and Apollo. Inland are the dune, marsh, and lagoon habitats for a tremendous variety of wildlife. It is a major destination for bird lovers. The beaches are known world-wide for excellent surfing. This is part of the largest sea turtle nesting area in the United States. More than 6,000 loggerheads, green seas and leatherbacks lay up to 600 eggs each on Brevard beaches from May - August. Guided tours, after sundown, let you witness these one ton endangered animals nesting.

Capt. Mark Wright TAVC Member 321-302-3474.   Enjoy a fun filled experience aboard my state of the art flats boat as we pursue redfish, trout, snook, tarpon and other game fish in the shadows of Kennedy Space Center.

Enchanted Forest Nature Sanctuary 321-267-7367.   A beautiful, safe place to enjoy a remarkable diversity of natural trails. Open with guided tour: Wed., Sat. & Sun. Special tours arranged for Schools, Scouts and other groups. Picnic Tables. Volunteer Opportunities. Earth Day Family Fun Festivals. Route 405, 1/2 mile west of US Route 1, south of Titusville.

Grasshopper Airboat Rides TAVC Member 321-631-2990.   3530 Canaveral Groves Blvd., Cocoa, FL 32926. Personalized airboat ecotours on the St. Johns & Econolockhatchee Rivers and Lake Harney.

Indian River Lagoon 321-724-5400.   Located in the transition zone of the temperate and sub-tropical climates, it is the most diversified estuary in the nation. It parallels the ocean for 160 miles and is home to more than 4,315 species of plants and animals, including the precious Florida manatee.

Jungle Adventures TAVC Member 407-568-1354.   26205 East Highway 50, Christmas, FL 32709. A family attraction with lots of Alligators and live animals. Features include: wildlife shows, boat cruise, nature trails, Spanish frontier and Timucuan Indian village reproductions and a bird aviary. They provide, educational programs, have a gift shop and a cafe that features "Alligator Bites."

Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge TAVC Member 321-861-0667.   Route 402 from north Titusville. This 220-square mile (140,000 acre) refuge hosts more than 22 threatened/endangered species including the 2,000-pound Florida manatee, eastern indigo snake, gopher tortoise and peregrine falcon, more than any other refuge in the United States. You will find up to 400 Manatees making the North Banana River home in the spring. The area teems with more than 31 species of mammals, 331 types of birds and 113 species of fish - over 500 species of wildlife in all. You can seek out the 1045 species of flora that are found here. There is a six-mile self-guided driving tour and shaded boardwalks that weave through pine and oak hammocks. This is the second largest sanctuary in Florida. The Visitors Information Center provides exhibits, literature, rangers, outdoor educational activities and lecture programs.

Space Coast Birding & Wildlife Festival 321-267-3036.   A Celebration of Birds and Wildlife. Held annually in November. Birding Competition for serious (and not so serious) birders. Great prizes. Fun for the whole family.

St. Johns River Water Management District 904-329-4540.   The St. Johns River Water Management District acquires lands to provide flood protection, protect water supplies, restore and preserve water bodies, maintain wildlife habitats and provide recreation to the public. They manage many properties that have excellent hiking, canoeing, hunting and fishing. Guided tours of some of the lands are available. Ask for their excellent Recreation Guide.

Tosohatchee State Preserve 407-568-5893.   3365 Taylor Creek Road, Christmas, FL 32708. 28,000-acres, with 19 miles of frontage on the St. Johns River. Recreational activities including hiking, primitive camping (reservations required), nature study, horseback riding, fishing, mountain biking and limited hunting with a special permit. It is recommended that you contact the reserve prior to your visit.

Veterans Memorial Fishing Pier 321-383-2464.   Off SR 406 at the Indian River, Titusville. This 620 foot landmark offers great fishing for sea trout, whiting, redfish, sailcat, and shrimping and crabbing. Bait, gear and food are available.