Animals at the Central Florida Zoo

Who's Who at the Zoo - Animal Collection

The Central Florida Zoological Park's most visible role is to provide its visitors with recreation and the opportunity to observe and learn about its unique and interesting animals. One of the Zoo's most critical functions is to provide a refuge for animal species that are threatened in the wild. One of the ways zoos are helping is by implementing Species Survival Plans (SSP©) in partnership with the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. SSPs© are cooperative efforts by zoos to maintain healthy captive populations of endangered species. Through SSPs©, we increase the possibility that these species can be released into the wild successfully.

Snake Identification Guide

If you live in Florida and you would like to know more about the snake you found in your backyard, or in your swimming pool, or the one you saw in the pine flatwoods, or crossing the road, this Guide will answer your questions. Please click here for an informational guide to help keep you safe and enlightening you to the natural world that surrounds us.

Endangered Species:

A species of animal or plant that may become extinct if not protected and effectively managed.

Threatened Species:

A species of animal or plant that may become endangered if not protected or effectively managed.

Complete Listing:

To view the complete listing of animals currently in the zoo, please click here.