Snakes Invade March IRAS General Meeting!

By Dee Fairbanks

Over 70 people and four critters (two snakes, a baby alligator, and an African Grey Parrot) attended our March meeting. Chris Delory, head of the Brevard Zoo educational programs, presented a fascinating talk about the zoo and it’s inhabitants. He spoke at length about how the zoo was built by volunteers, and is now being expanded by volunteers.

Chris also described an upcoming fund raiser, which will occur on April 11. As described on the zoo web site, this event, called Safari Under the Stars, will be “an elegant evening celebrating Africa and will include a cocktail and dinner party celebrating the new African habitat, “Expedition Africa,” which is set to open this summer. With catering provided by The Phoenix Restaurant, sneak peeks at the new African habitat, fabulous themed entertainment provided by the West African group WassaLou that performs at Disney, and a live and silent auction; the event is a safe bet for a fabulous night on the wild side!

Tickets are $125 per person or $100 per person for Brevard Zoo members. Tables are $1,000. Call (321) 254-9453, ext. 10 to order your tickets today for one of the hottest events in Brevard!

To volunteer for the event committee, become a sponsor or buy a table, contact the zoo at (321) 254-9453 ext. 31, or for general information, call (321) 254-9453 ext. 10.