Aug 16-17: Bonsai at the Zoo
The annual 2-day cooperative event between Brevard Zoo and the Bonsai Society of Brevard (BSOB) will be held on Aug 16-17, 2025. Club members will display their trees amidst the beauty and adventure of the Zoo atmosphere. See multiple bonsai trees on display and watch bonsai demonstrations by local bonsai artists. See this post for 2024 Bonsai at the Zoo pics.
Entrance fee to bonsai areas is included in the zoo admission.
If you are interested in showing a tree at this event, please fill in this online FORM by Aug 8th.
Build your own tree workshops will be available to anyone who wants a bonsai tree. Perfect for beginners, these hands-on sessions cover bonsai design basics, tree trimming, wiring, and potting. Led by experienced instructors, you’ll create your own bonsai to take home. This event blends education and creativity, offering a new hobby with a tranquil touch of nature. Everything is provided (tree, soil, pot, wire). First come, first served, with a nominal fee to cover materials.
You leave with:
Care sheet for your new tree
Basic understanding of bonsai artform
Bonsai composition (tree, soil, pot, wire)
The zoo website has more details HERE.
Please read about our club meetings and reasons why to join a club.
The Bonsai Society of Brevard is one of the many clubs within the Bonsai Societies of Florida.