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Central Florida Zoo takes in three orphaned Mexican spider monkeys
While baby spider monkeys might look so cute you just want to hold one, having a spider monkey as a pet is anything but innocent. The cruel truth is that in order for wildlife traffickers to obtain infant spider monkeys to sell into the pet trade, they have to kill the entire troop. That’s exactly […]
Matthew Eldridge
Four ways the Central Florida Zoo advances animal conservation
Our mission is to serve as a conservation resource providing experiences that excite and inspire children and adults to learn and act on behalf of wildlife. By empowering and educating guests on appreciating our natural resources, our Florida zoo also commits to contribute globally to the preservation and conservation of wildlife. One of the...
Matthew Eldridge
Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens announces return of train attraction
All aboard! Something exciting is coming down the tracks at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens. The Zoo announced today that it has a new train, and that attraction will open in Fall 2022. The community mainstay is currently working to make updates and improvements to the tracks and crossings and is working with […]
Matthew Eldridge
Central Florida Zoo announces new sponsor of two-toed sloth habitat
A trip to the Zoo would make a perfect birthday gift for any animal lover. But Al and Kathy Sarabasa, D&A Building Services, took it up a notch for their daughter’s birthday this year. The two-toed sloth habitat will be dedicated to Heather McCandless of DACG, Inc. Habitat sponsorships help provide for the needs […]
Matthew Eldridge
Best things to do in Central Florida with kids
Now that school is out for the summer, parents might feel the need to find creative ways to keep the kids entertained while spending quality time with the family. But they don’t have to travel far to have fun and make memories together this summer. Central Florida is full of amazing fun family activities and […]
Matthew Eldridge
Central Florida Zoo’s Orianne Center for Indigo Conservation releases 25 eastern indigo snakes in Conecuh National Forest
Alabama’s Conecuh National Forest now has 25 new residents—non-venomous eastern indigo snakes, that is. The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens’ Orianne Center for Indigo Conservation (OCIC) released the snakes on June 25 as part of its efforts to reintroduce the threatened species to its native territory. The latest release brings the...
Matthew Eldridge
5 Adventures in Central Florida for Thrill Seekers
If you’re a Central Florida resident or visit often, you’ve probably already experienced the most popular Orlando attractions. Orlando’s theme parks can provide plenty of action-packed thrills, but if you’re looking for an off the beaten path adventure, Central Florida has plenty of experiences and attractions to offer. Whether you’re an...
Matthew Eldridge
Family Sunset at the Zoo Returns May through September
The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens’ popular all-ages event, Family Sunset at the Zoo, is back, offering everyone a chance to enjoy the community institution in a whole new light. The event takes place every fourth Friday from May to September. The Zoo reopens at 5 p.m. and comes alive with all sorts of […]
Matthew Eldridge
Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens Receives AZA Accreditation for Another Five Years!
From an official press release from the AZA: Last week, the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) independent Accreditation Commission (the Commission) met to review applications for AZA accreditation. The accreditation process includes a detailed application and a meticulous, on-site, multiple-day inspection by an independent team of trained...
Matthew Eldridge
Twenty Six Indigo Snakes released in the ongoing effort to return America’s longest snake to North Florida!
The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens was proud to be a part of our largest conservation initiative yesterday, the release of 26 eastern indigo snakes. The Zoo operates the Orianne Center for Indigo Conservation (OCIC), and the OCIC team raised the snakes that were released. Read more about the release in the press release […]
Matthew Eldridge
