Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens in Sanford, FL

The Little Florida Coastline Train will be closed until further notice.

UPCOMING EVENTS - December 14, 2019

Go Wild with Santa!

It’s the most wonderfully wild time of the year! Join us at the Zoo on Saturday, December 14 from 9 AM to 3 PM for our annual holiday event! ❄️🎄 Santa 🎅🏼…

UPCOMING EVENTS - January 8, 2020

Storytime at the Zoo in January

Listen to stories and meet an Animal Ambassador up-close during this exciting FREE program!

UPCOMING EVENTS - February 12, 2020

Storytime at the Zoo in February

Listen to stories and meet an Animal Ambassador up-close during this exciting FREE program!

UPCOMING EVENTS - March 11, 2020

Storytime at the Zoo in March

Listen to stories and meet an Animal Ambassador up-close during this exciting FREE program!

UPCOMING EVENTS - April 8, 2020

Storytime at the Zoo in April

Listen to stories and meet an Animal Ambassador up-close during this exciting FREE program!

UPCOMING EVENTS - May 13, 2020

Storytime at the Zoo in May

Listen to stories and meet an Animal Ambassador up-close during this exciting FREE program!

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Education

Making learning a hands-on, wildly fun experience.

With education programs for all ages, the Central Florida Zoo makes growing your knowledge of local, endangered and exotic species feel like an adventure you will never want to end. From up-close animal encounters and Zoo Camps to overnight adventures to see the Zoo’s wild residents after dark, you’re sure to find the perfect program for you, your kids or your class.

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