as tarpons, stingrays, and black drums; a viewing tank with horseshoe crabs, hermit crabs, and Florida crown conchs; a pizzeria, and various other attractions aimed towards children of all ages. Exhibits from the old Paws On that were kept include the Soil Cube and the Whale Slide. The Barnyard (petting zoo) contains Nigerian dwarf goats, an African spurred tortoise, and chickens. Other animals include eastern box turtles and dingos. Caribbean Trail Opened in November of 2013, the “Treasures of the Caribbean” trail is home to animals such as the Grand Cayman Blue Iguana and the Yellow-Naped Amazon. This exhibit also features a pirate-themed scavenger hunt. Operations The zoo received 363,426 visitors in 2011, up 5% from the previous year. This represented the second highest number of visitors on record. Gallery References External links Buildings and structures in Melbourne, Florida 1994 establishments in Florida Protected areas of Brevard County, Florida Tourist attractions in Brevard County, Florida Zoos established in 1994 Zoos in Florida