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Things to do at the Central Florida Zoo in 2024
Central Florida is a magical place, home to many wonderful theme parks and attractions. From the thills of coasters to the exploration of hidden gems, there are so many things to do in Orlando in 2024. And, if you’re looking for activities in Orlando where the whole family can have fun, the Central Florida Zoo […]
Matthew Eldridge
Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens and Its Orianne Center for Indigo Conservation to host third annual Indigo Bluegrass BBQ
ORLANDO, Fla. (January 15, 2024) — The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens always aims to ignite a passion in guests so they will act on behalf of wildlife—but on February 10, the Zoo is making it even easier for guests to make a difference. The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens’ Orianne Center for […]
Matthew Eldridge
Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens thanks sponsors of Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild
SANFORD, Fla. (Nov. 30, 2023) — People are already buzzing about this year’s Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild, presented by Publix, at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens. The event, which includes a 3/4-mile path of handcrafted, larger-than-life lanterns, has become a holiday tradition. But the keystone event would not be...
Matthew Eldridge
Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild, presented by Publix, now open at Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens
SANFORD, Fla. (November 20, 2023) — The holidays are officially here in Central Florida. The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens’ highly anticipated Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild, presented by Publix, is now open. Guests can stroll around a 3/4-mile loop around the Zoo as they enjoy dazzling, larger-than-life handcrafted...
Matthew Eldridge
Family-friendly Orlando holiday events
It’s almost the most wonderful time of the year, and you can find holiday fun all over Central Florida. From huge events people travel to attend to community festivals, there are hundreds of family-friendly holiday events in Orlando and Central Florida. Whether the holidays to you mean donning your best for a performance or soaking […]
Matthew Eldridge
Unique Central Florida event venues at the Zoo
Central Florida is home to countless options for events. In fact, Orlando is one of the top destinations for trade shows, meetings, sporting events and more for people around the country. Locally, the surrounding areas of Central Florida have plenty to offer, too. In Seminole County, for instance, we at the Zoo have celebrated unique […]
Matthew Eldridge
Veterans, active military to get free admission to Central Florida Zoo in honor of Veterans Day
SANFORD, Fla. (Oct. 19, 2023) — The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens and VyStar Credit Union are proud to honor the military community by offering free admission to all veterans and active military members on Saturday, Nov. 11, and Sunday, Nov. 12. This event, which is sponsored by VyStar Credit Union, is the third […]
Matthew Eldridge
Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens welcomes Wekiva Island as otter habitat sponsor
SANFORD, Fla. (October 18, 2023) — With a location right on the Wekiva River, Wekiva Island has always had a love of Central Florida’s river otters. In fact, the beloved Seminole County business even named their craft beer and wine bar, The Tooting Otter, in honor of the aquatic mammals. They’re taking that love one step […]
Matthew Eldridge
Tickets now on sale for Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild, presented by Publix at Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens
SANFORD, Fla. (October 9, 2023) —There’s great post for those who are already planning their holiday event calendar this year – tickets are now on sale for Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild, one of the most popular holiday events of the past few years. The event, a Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens tradition, […]
Matthew Eldridge
5 educational programs at the Central Florida Zoo
At the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens, our mission is to create connections that inspire people to take action for wildlife. We aim to be a welcoming place that cares and strives for the highest standards of conservation and sustainability. But how do we do it? The undercurrent to our mission is one of […]
Matthew Eldridge
