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Sunset at the Zoo returns this summer
The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens aims to create connections that inspire people to take action for wildlife. This summer, the Sanford favorite is doing just that while also forging connections with different cultures in our communities. The Zoo is bringing back its popular all-ages summer event, Sunset at the Zoo, which allows...
Matthew Eldridge
19 Eastern Indigo Snakes Find a New Home in Their Natural Habitat
After years of hard work, a group of partners led by The Nature Conservancy, the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), and the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens’ Orianne Center for Indigo Conservation (OCIC) have released 19 young eastern indigo snakes into the wild. This marks the seventh year in a row that...
Matthew Eldridge
Conservation expert Dr. Laurie Marker visits the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens for a “Cheetah Chat”
On Monday, April 17, the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens had a truly remarkable opportunity. We hosted Dr. Laurie Marker, Founder and Executive Director of the Cheetah Conservation Fund. An expert in her field, she has been working closely with the breeding and reintroduction of cheetahs for nearly 50 years, including building the...
Matthew Eldridge
Central Florida Zoo to debut early access hours for those with sensory needs
The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens is throwing a Party for the Planet this Earth Day—and it’s going to be more accessible than ever. The Zoo will host a special conservation day—the Party for the Planet—in celebration of Earth Day on Saturday, April 22, which will include interactive activities, special enrichment for the animals...
Matthew Eldridge
Cheap things to do in Orlando with kids
Living in Orlando means two things. First, there is always something to do or somewhere to go. Second, it can get expensive. To all of the parents out there, we know finding things to do in Orlando with kids that won’t break your bank is important. Luckily, Central Florida has tons of cheap fun family […]
Matthew Eldridge
Three Central Florida Zoo species with amazing conservation stories
When you visit us at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens, you might see a playful otter doing twists and turns underwater, a silly llama enjoying some feed or a funny rhino splashing in his watering hole. But while our animal residents are certainly fun to watch and learn about, you might also wonder […]
Matthew Eldridge
An update on the Central Florida Zoo’s Amur leopard habitat expansion project
If you’ve visited the Central Florida Zoo recently, you might have noticed a familiar face is missing. Our male Amur leopard, Temur, has been moved off exhibit. While we will miss sharing Temur with his legion of fans every day, we’re extremely excited about what this means for the future of Temur’s species and our […]
Matthew Eldridge
Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens celebrates spring with Hippity Hop Adventure, presented by VyStar Credit Union
The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens is getting a very special new animal resident for two days in April—the Easter Bunny himself. He’ll make a stop in Sanford for the Zoo’s beloved springtime event, Hippity Hop Adventure, presented by VyStar Credit Union, which will now take place on two days: April 1 and 2. […]
Matthew Eldridge
Brews Around the Zoo returns April 8
The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens is normally a hot spot for kids and families, but on April 8, it’s the adults’ turn to enjoy. The Zoo’s WILDLY popular beer tasting event, Brews Around the Zoo, is back! Attendees will have the chance to sample more than 30 craft beers as well as wine […]
Matthew Eldridge
Top Sanford Zoo events for 2023
With 2023 just kicking off, you might be looking over your calendar and getting excited about all the fun to come. We know everyone at our Sanford zoo is doing just that! Every year, we at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens aim to add some WILD events to the community while we […]
Matthew Eldridge
