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CONSERVATION IN ACTION

Protecting wildlife and wild places

The Orianne Center for Indigo Conservation (OCIC) is a cutting-edge conservation facility operated by the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens as a captive breeding facility for the striped newt and eastern indigo snake, located in Lake County, FL. The OCIC’s mission is to re-establish threatened species.

Eastern Indigo Snake
Conservation Program

Snakes hatched at the OCIC are reintroduced in regions where historic populations have disappeared. To accomplish this, partnerships with nonprofit organizations and regulatory agencies combine both expertise and resources to reach program goals.

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Striped Newt
Conservation Program

Striped newts are hatched at the OCIC and reintroduced in regions where historic populations have disappeared or been significantly reduced. The OCIC partners with nonprofit organizations and regulatory agencies, bringing together expertise and resources to reach program goals.

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Other Programs

SSP Programs
SAFE Programs
Supporting Through Donations

The Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) Species Survival Plan (SSP) Programs are cooperative breeding and conservation initiatives designed to ensure the survival of threatened and endangered species. These programs bring together accredited zoos and aquariums to carefully manage animal populations, maintain genetic diversity, and support conservation efforts in the wild.

At the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens, we are proud to participate in about 35 SSP programs, working alongside other AZA-accredited institutions to protect species at risk. Through responsible breeding, habitat conservation, and public education, we help safeguard the future of wildlife, both in human care and in their natural environments.

Led by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA), we are proud to have a number of staff who are leaders in programs built on Saving Animals From Extinction (SAFE).

  • SAFE North American Songbird
  • SAFE Monarch Butterfly
  • SAFE Eastern Indigo Snake

Our Conservation Committee regularly helps to raise funds and awareness for other conservation organizations through our Conservation Days, cleanups, and other opportunities.

  • Turtle Survival Alliance
  • SAFE North American Songbird
  • SAFE Andean Bear
  • SAFE Sharks and Rays (Bronze Sponsor)
  • SAFE Monarch Butterfly
  • International Rhino Foundation
  • Terrestrial Invertebrate Taxon Advisory Group
  • Cheetah Conservation Fund
  • Eco-Cell electronics recycling
AZA SAFE Programs
Species Survival Plans (SSPs)
Onsite Sustainability