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5 ways you can get involved at the Zoo in Orlando
If you’re an animal lover, you might wonder, “How can I get involved at a Zoo in Orlando?” At the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens—Orlando’s closest Zoo—we’re here to help! As part of the Zoo’s mission to inspire people to take action for wildlife, there are several ways you can get involved at the Zoo […]
Jeffrey Ehrlich
Over 600 striped newts released in Northern Florida
Northern Florida recently welcomed some very special new residents—618 striped newts. The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens’ Orianne Center for Indigo Conservation (OCIC) and partners released the striped newts near the edge of the Apalachicola National Forest as part of their mission to re-establish the threatened species into its...
Jeffrey Ehrlich
How the Zoo helps with conservation
The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens isn’t just a place where people of all ages can come and get up close with all kinds of animals – we are also committed to wildlife conservation. As part of the Zoo’s mission to inspire people to take action for wildlife, our team plays an important role […]
Jeffrey Ehrlich
5 summer activities at the Orlando Zoo
Summer is here, and it’s a great time to explore all of what the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens has to offer. This time of the year, the Sanford Zoo is full of wild fun, Orlando family activities and special events to ensure an exciting visit for all! From soaring through the trees to […]
Jeffrey Ehrlich
41 Indigo Snakes released in the ongoing effort to return America’s longest snake to North Florida
TALLAHASSEE, FL (April 30, 2024) – Today, for the eighth consecutive year, The Nature Conservancy (TNC) in Florida, the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens’ Orianne Center for Indigo Conservation (OCIC) and partners released 41 young eastern indigo snakes at TNC’s Apalachicola Bluffs and Ravines Preserve (ABRP). Through a collaborative...
Jeffrey Ehrlich
6 things for adults to do at the Central Florida Zoo
At the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens, having something for everyone is not just a marketing tagline. It’s part of our mission! Throughout the year, we offer events for kids and fun family activities. We also have a long list of events and activities in Orlando for adults. Whether you want to enjoy a delicious […]
Jeffrey Ehrlich
Central Florida Zoo announces new sponsor for bald eagle habitat
ORLANDO, FL (March 26, 2024) – The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens is proud to welcome FAIRWINDS Credit Union as the new sponsor of the bald eagle habitat. Commissioner Andria Herr, Patty Rawlings representing Chairwoman Amy Lockhart, local officials, Zoo employees, and guests gathered at the bald eagle habitat for a ribbon-cutting...
Matthew Eldridge
Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens, Florida Power & Light Company team up to create mobile habitats for education animals
Hammers, hard hats and habitats! The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens recently teamed up with Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) for a volunteer project to enhance the Zoo’s animal ambassador program. More than 50 FPL employees from Seminole, Orange, Volusia and Flagler counties and their families rolled up their sleeves at the...
Matthew Eldridge
Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens, Wekiva Island celebrate otter habitat sponsorship with ceremony, painting by Molly
If you are a frequent visitor to the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens, you might have noticed some special signs at certain habitats around the Zoo. These markers share businesses and individuals who have committed to supporting us by sponsoring an animal habitat. They mean that a business has promised to provide the funds […]
Matthew Eldridge
A Zoo love story: From first date to ‘I Do’ at the Central Florida Zoo
From magical encounters with animals like giraffes and rhinos to hidden spots in botanical gardens, you can find a lot at the Central Florida Zoo. You might even find love. That’s how it happened for Central Florida couple Madison Yost and Will Fausnaugh. The two met working at Animal Kingdom. One day—it happened to be […]
Matthew Eldridge
