Join us in this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to
Build a world-class aquarium
on Florida’s East Coast
East Coast Zoological Foundation (ECZF) is building a second campus, Bowen Aquarium. This campus will expand on and add to the critical conservation work already taking place at Brevard Zoo. Bowen Aquarium will share with visitors how marine wildlife, waterways, and communities are connected.
Located on 14 acres in Port Canaveral on Florida’s Space Coast, Bowen Aquarium will invite nearly 600,000 visitors a year to explore over 20 indoor and outdoor habitats and encounter over 200 animal species in an immersive Florida experience designed to inspire curiosity, wonder, and action.
But Bowen Aquarium is about more than what people will see. It is about what becomes possible because it exists. More wildlife rescued, rehabilitated, and returned to their native habitats. More ecosystems restored and protected. More children inspired by nature that become the change in the world.
The story of Florida is still being written. Help shape what happens next.
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More than three decades ago, ECZF launched an audacious idea: build a world-class zoo and conservation hub in the heart of Florida’s Space Coast. The community banded together and more than 16,000 people built one of the country’s largest independent zoos, Brevard Zoo. This type of incredible spirit, drive and investment by our dedicated community is what is necessary to build a second campus.
Support Us
By giving to our campaign, you are helping to build Bowen Aquarium and Conservation Center, ensuring a brighter future for the Indian River Lagoon, our coastal estuaries, native wildlife and the health of our planet for the future. Thank you for making your tax-deductible gift today!
News & Events
We’ve hit several exciting milestones recently as we move from our Aquarium’s planning process into the construction phase this winter. Here’s a quick summary: The Canaveral
East Coast Zoological Foundation (ECZF) is thrilled to announce the official groundbreaking date of December 2, 2026, for Bowen Aquarium. This innovative project will be an additional home for the important conservation, education and animal wellbeing work that ECZF and the
2025 was a year of major acceleration toward bringing Bowen Aquarium to life. From hitting campaign milestones to finalizing construction designs, there’s a lot to celebrate. “This year has felt like standing inside
