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Group tickets now on sale for Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild
Group tickets are now on sale for the most anticipated holiday event of the season—Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens. Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild is perfect for groups and corporate events looking for safe, outdoor options fit for any budget. Group tickets start at $12.50 […]
Matthew Eldridge
Central Florida Zoo welcomes Guignard Company as sponsor of bald eagle habitat
The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens is dedicated to the conservation and preservation of animals. Now, the Zoo can further its important work because of the generosity of a sponsor. Guignard Company, a leading surety bonds agency in Florida, is the new sponsor of the bald eagle habitat. As a sponsor, Guignard Company’s logo […]
Matthew Eldridge
Capturing the Zoo: Meet David Gray
On July 4, 1975, the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens opened to the public at our current location. The Zoo needed a talented photographer to help share its story, and David Gray offered his services. David was the Zoo’s on-site photographer from 1975-1980. During his time here, he worked alongside some of the […]
Matthew Eldridge
Activities for Families in Orlando
Central Florida is one of the world’s top tourism and entertainment destinations for good reason—the variety of world-class attractions and exciting activities in Orlando are unbeatable. Whether you’re a local looking for some weekend fun or an out-of-town traveler looking for things to do in Orlando beyond the typical theme parks, you’re in...
Matthew Eldridge
Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild to return to Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens
The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens will be lit up with twinkling lights this holiday season—but it will once again be one of the most unique displays in the Orlando area. The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens presents Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild, sponsored by T-Mobile, will return for the second year […]
Matthew Eldridge
Central Florida Zoo’s beer tasting event, Brews Around the Zoo, is back
Get ready to raise a glass! The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Garden’s wildly popular beer tasting event, Brews Around the Zoo, is back with more chances to attend than ever. For the first time, the Zoo has added a second day to meet demand for the always-popular event. Brews Around the Zoo will take […]
Matthew Eldridge
Central Florida Zoo debuts expanded food options
The Zoo recently rolled out new food offerings at two locations on property, as well as the option for mobile ordering. The Zoo’s main dining concept is now called Graze, located near the Wharton-Smith Tropical Splash Ground. The menu puts a fresh and fun spin on old favorites, serving up items like The Q […]
Matthew Eldridge
What Do Zookeepers Do?
If you’ve been to our zoo in Orlando, you’ve probably admired everything from our clouded leopards to our poison dart frogs. You might have fed a giraffe or met PJ, the Indian rhino. But all of our fun family activities would be impossible if our animals weren’t cared for by our zookeepers. You might […]
Matthew Eldridge
Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens reaches $2.5 million sustainability goal
When COVID-19 forced closures across the country, many businesses were hit hard, including one people might not have expected: The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens. Now, after many months of hard work and a huge outpouring of support, the Zoo is proud to announce that it has reached its goal of raising $2.5 million […]
Matthew Eldridge
6 animals you can see at the Central Florida Zoo
If you’ve ever been to our zoo in Orlando, you know you can spend several hours walking our shaded boardwalks and learning more about all kinds of animals, from majestic mammals to creepy crawly invertebrates. In fact, the Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens is home to more than 300 animals representing over 100 species, […]
Matthew Eldridge
