Archive
We’ve Spotted a Star
If you haven’t heard, we’ve got a new king of the Zoo (at least he thinks so). We’re excited to finally reveal the refurbished and expanded habitat—now home to Temur, an Amur leopard. Temur is a two-year old male who was born at the Brookfield Zoo in Chicago. He arrived in the spring but has […]
Matthew Eldridge
Remembering Emba’s Tall Legacy
We’re deeply saddened to announce the loss of our resident male Baringo, commonly known as Rothschild, giraffe, Emba. He was born October 23, 1995 at the Oklahoma City Zoo and resided at several other facilities before arriving from White Oak in 2014 for the opening of our giraffe habitat. Emba was 22 years old. The […]
Matthew Eldridge
Volunteers from BNY Mellon’s Pershing work to upgrade habitats
Support for the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens through volunteer opportunities extends to local businesses and organizations looking to give back to the community. One example is the global financial business solutions provider BNY Mellon’s Pershing (Pershing), which has a long-standing engagement with the Zoo. For several years,...
Matthew Eldridge
Seniors at Central Florida Zoo
Taking Care of Older Animals at the Central Florida Zoo Growing old is a part of life and often requires changes in lifestyle, diet, care and even living arrangements. The same holds true for animals living at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens! You probably didn’t realize this but; many of the Zoo’s most […]
Matthew Eldridge
Reviving Rhinos
Reviving Rhinos If you stop and think about it, rhinos are pretty relatable. The more salad these herbivores eat, the more they end up weighing! Just kidding—we think their curves (and ours) are perfect. In all seriousness, their horns are made of keratin, the same protein our nails and hair are made of. Rhi-no You […]
Matthew Eldridge
Barnyard Improvements
Improvements to the Barnyard Buddies Children’s Zoo will begin on Monday, September 17 and continue through mid-October. To ensure both animal and guest safety, the old boardwalk planks and railings will be removed and replaced. During the construction the ZOOfari Gift Shop will be closed and a temporary pop-up gift shop will be located...
Matthew Eldridge
Awarded “Best Outdoor Fun” in the North Orlando Region!
The Parents Voted! September 11, 2018 (Sanford, FL) – Macaroni Kid is a national publication focused on providing weekly information to parents about local events and activities for families to get involved in. They cover over 500 regions, each managed by a local publisher parent who is active in their community. Subscribers of Macaroni Kid in...
Matthew Eldridge
Voted Best Small Non-Profit in Seminole County!
The Votes Are In! September 6, 2018 (Sanford, FL) – On Thursday, August 30 the Regional Chamber of Commerce hosted over 300 people at their annual luncheon celebrating businesses that contribute to the success of Seminole County’s economy. This year, over 100 businesses were nominated for an award by the community and forty finalists were...
Matthew Eldridge
Evolution—Not Just for Animals
Evolution—Not Just for Animals Sundays were always a popular day for families to visit with and feed the animals so it felt right to permanently close the doors of the Sanford Municipal Zoo on the busiest day of the week one last time. The crowd didn’t disappoint—on June 27, 1975 over 450 animal lovers […]
Matthew Eldridge
Sanford was Full of Monkey Business
Sanford was Full of Monkey Business Our History—Part 2 of 3 Years before Central Florida was overrun by a certain mouse, the adoption of a Municipal Zoo in Sanford was a victory for residents. In 1925, the City Commission deemed its new site at the north end of Park Avenue—known today as the site of […]
Matthew Eldridge
