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The wildest Halloween bash in town returns to the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens
Halloween is going wild at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens as Zoo Boo Bash, presented by Orlando Health Children’s, returns this October. The family-favorite Halloween party returns for three weekends of not-so-scary Halloween fun. This year’s event takes place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on October 17-18, 24-25, and October 31. Last...
Jeffrey Ehrlich
Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens named NAVC Gives recipient for sloth rehabilitation efforts
The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens has been named a 2026 NAVC Gives recipient, receiving a $10,000 award from the North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) in recognition of the Zoo’s veterinary and animal care efforts supporting 13 sloths that arrived at the Zoo in critical condition earlier this year from Sloth World. The sloths...
Jeffrey Ehrlich
Central Florida Zoo’s cougar cub siblings make public debut on habitat
SANFORD, Fla. (Oct. 19, 2026) – The purr-fect pair is ready for their public debut! Cougar siblings Takoda and Juniper are now on habitat at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens. The brother-and-sister duo arrived at the Zoo in June after they were found orphaned in South Dakota at just two to three weeks […]
Jeffrey Ehrlich
Best places to celebrate Halloween with kids in Orlando
Looking for Halloween activities in Orlando that the whole family will enjoy? Halloween in Central Florida is packed with spooky attractions, festive fall activities, and family-friendly events perfect for kids and adults alike. Whether you’re looking for trick-or-treating, costume contests, or festive Halloween activities, Central Florida has...
Jeffrey Ehrlich
Pro-Tech Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Electric to sponsor all-new solar system display at Asian Lantern Festival, presented by Publix
SANFORD, Fla. (Oct. 16, 2026) – The Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild, presented by Publix, is reaching for the stars this year with an all-new solar system lantern display, sponsored by Pro-Tech Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Electric. The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens is proud to announce Pro-Tech as the sponsor of...
Jeffrey Ehrlich
Animals you can see at the Central Florida Zoo: New arrivals, babies and more
Get ready for plenty of new faces at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens! Home to more than 300 animals representing over 150 species from around the world, the Sanford Zoo is a place where there’s always something new to discover. From fascinating wildlife you can see up close to adorable new arrivals and […]
Jeffrey Ehrlich
Endangered Florida panther kitten finds new home at Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens
Abandoned at just eight weeks old, the young panther will now help educate Zoo guests about one of Florida’s most endangered species A critically endangered Florida panther kitten with a big story is now calling the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens home. Earlier this year, the female kitten was discovered in the wild and […]
Jeffrey Ehrlich
Animal friendships at WildWorld Zoo
Gianttail worm eel duckbill unicorn fish bowfinsleeper anemonefish murray cod North American freshwater catfish. Crocodile shark carpsucker Atlantic saury leatherjacket sea snail glass catfish starry flounder longnose lancetfish yellow jack. Ricefish candiru moonfish trout cod yellowbanded perch sabertooth fish surgeonfish, golden dojo buri New...
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Giraffes are near us in our Zoo
To celebrate the 40th birthday of beloved cartoon cat Garfield, who lives in not-so-perfect harmony with dog Odie and human Jon, we are dedicating this blog entry to the curious cohabitations and fascinating friendships that have arisen over the years among animals at Zoo Berlin.
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Hertha is amazing monkey Gianttail worm eel duckbill unicorn fish bowfin–sleeper anemonefish murray cod North American freshwater catfish. Crocodile shark carpsucker Atlantic saury leatherjacket sea snail glass catfish starry flounder longnose lancetfish yellow jack.” Ricefish candiru moonfish trout cod yellowbanded perch sabertooth...
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