Spring Break in Brevard County brought sunny weather and crowds to beaches and attractions this week. The week of March 23 saw mostly tourists and families visiting South of the Cocoa Beach Pier, a popular spot that saw fewer visitors last week due to cold, wet conditions. The improved weather this week contrasted with the previous week, when college students dominated the area but faced less ideal conditions. The Brevard Zoo in Viera extended operating hours until 6 p.m. through March 29, excluding March 28, to accommodate Spring Break visitors. The zoo also introduced combo tickets for the Illumi-Nature exhibit, which features over 1,000 illuminated displays. The exhibit runs nightly during the extended hours. Zookeepers Kim Shaver and Katelyn Little hosted a birthday celebration for Luke and Herod, two ring-tailed lemurs turning 19, during the busy Spring Break period. The event highlighted the zoo’s efforts to engage visitors with educational and interactive experiences. The Cocoa Beach Pier remained a focal point for beachgoers, with lifeguards and vendors setting up along the shoreline. Local officials noted the shift from college students to family visitors as a common trend during Spring Break, though some areas near the pier saw increased traffic compared to earlier in the month. The Brevard Zoo’s website at www.brevardzoo.org provides details on ticket packages and exhibit schedules, with extended hours expected to continue through the end of March.