Surf’s up: Art exhibit featuring upcycled surfboards coming to Brevard Zoo

Bold Boards: Visions of Florida A wave of upcycled surfboards showcasing scenes of Florida landscapes and iconic native animals will take over Brevard Zoo for the next few months. (Brevard Zoo)

By Sarah Wilson

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — A wave of art in the form of upcycled surfboards is coming to the Brevard Zoo this weekend.

Zoo officials said more than 25 artists were chosen to turn used surfboards into works of art for the “Bold Boards: Visions of Florida” exhibit.

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The boards will be displayed throughout the zoo from Saturday through April 23.

The exhibit is set up to bring awareness to the zoo’s “Our Legacy” campaign supporting the zoo’s effort to raise funds for building an aquarium and conservation center in Port Canaveral.

Click here to learn more about the campaign.

Photos: Art exhibit featuring upcycled surfboards coming to Brevard Zoo

Bold Boards: Visions of Florida A wave of upcycled surfboards showcasing scenes of Florida landscapes and iconic native animals will take over Brevard Zoo for the next few months. (Brevard Zoo)

Bold Boards: Visions of Florida A wave of upcycled surfboards showcasing scenes of Florida landscapes and iconic native animals will take over Brevard Zoo for the next few months. (Brevard Zoo)

Bold Boards: Visions of Florida A wave of upcycled surfboards showcasing scenes of Florida landscapes and iconic native animals will take over Brevard Zoo for the next few months. (Brevard Zoo)

Bold Boards: Visions of Florida A wave of upcycled surfboards showcasing scenes of Florida landscapes and iconic native animals will take over Brevard Zoo for the next few months. (Brevard Zoo)

Bold Boards: Visions of Florida A wave of upcycled surfboards showcasing scenes of Florida landscapes and iconic native animals will take over Brevard Zoo for the next few months. (Brevard Zoo)

Bold Boards: Visions of Florida A wave of upcycled surfboards showcasing scenes of Florida landscapes and iconic native animals will take over Brevard Zoo for the next few months. (Brevard Zoo)

Bold Boards: Visions of Florida A wave of upcycled surfboards showcasing scenes of Florida landscapes and iconic native animals will take over Brevard Zoo for the next few months. (Brevard Zoo)

Bold Boards: Visions of Florida A wave of upcycled surfboards showcasing scenes of Florida landscapes and iconic native animals will take over Brevard Zoo for the next few months. (Brevard Zoo)

Bold Boards: Visions of Florida A wave of upcycled surfboards showcasing scenes of Florida landscapes and iconic native animals will take over Brevard Zoo for the next few months. (Brevard Zoo)

Bold Boards: Visions of Florida A wave of upcycled surfboards showcasing scenes of Florida landscapes and iconic native animals will take over Brevard Zoo for the next few months. (Brevard Zoo)

Bold Boards: Visions of Florida A wave of upcycled surfboards showcasing scenes of Florida landscapes and iconic native animals will take over Brevard Zoo for the next few months. (Brevard Zoo)

Bold Boards: Visions of Florida A wave of upcycled surfboards showcasing scenes of Florida landscapes and iconic native animals will take over Brevard Zoo for the next few months. (Brevard Zoo)

Bold Boards: Visions of Florida A wave of upcycled surfboards showcasing scenes of Florida landscapes and iconic native animals will take over Brevard Zoo for the next few months. (Brevard Zoo)

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