Attractions & Experiences
If you’re looking for things to do in Central Florida with kids, the Zoo’s attractions are sure to make for an unforgettably fun day for the whole family. Explore our Barnyard Buddies Children’s Petting Zoo, where children have a chance to feed and interact with pygmy goats, a llama, and more. You can even feed a giraffe or meet an Indian rhinoceros, and cool off at the Wharton-Smith Tropical Splash Ground.
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RHINOCEROS ENCOUNTERS
Meet, touch, enjoy photo opportunities, and learn about our greater one-horned rhino, PJ, as well as ask our expert keepers any questions you have about PJ and his species. There are only approximately 4,000 greater one-horned rhinos left in the world.
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WHARTON-SMITH TROPICAL SPLASH GROUND
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TRAIN RIDE
All aboard! Upon arrival at the Zoo, you’ll notice our Wharton-Smith Train Depot, home of our one-quarter scale model of a real Atlantic Coast Line Railroad streamliner, The Champion!
With daily animal encounters and demonstrations, led by our expert animal care specialists, you’ll learn cool facts about species from all around the world.
Time: Twice daily (Ask a Zoo employee for daily schedule the day of your visit)
Cost: Free
At the Central Florida Zoo, you can get up close with our giraffe. You’ll be awed by his size as he reaches down to you and stretches his 15-inch long tongue to munch on a nutritious treat right out of your hand!
At this interactive exhibit, you will have the opportunity to meet Gage up close. It’s truly unforgettable!
Time: 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily
Cost: $6 per person, $5 for Annual Passholders, paid onsite
Stop by and visit with our chickens, goats, harlequin sheep and llama. This hands-on experience allows visitors to get up close with our Barnyard Buddies.
Feeding is available for certain animals in the Barnyard Buddies Children’s Petting Zoo and inside the ZOOfari Outpost Gift Shop for an additional charge, while supplies last.
Time: 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., while supplies last
Cost: $5 per portion, $4 per portion for Annual Passholders, paid onsite
