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Sunset at the Zoo – Celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride


LGBTQ+ PRIDE CELEBRATION Presented by   With Additional Support From   Join us at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens for our second Sunset event of 2025, as we proudly celebrate… Read More

Sunset at the Zoo – Celebrating Native American & Alaska Native Heritage


This event has passed. Thank you! CELEBRATING NATIVE AMERICAN & ALASKA NATIVE HERITAGE Presented by Join us at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens for our first Sunset event of 2025,… Read More

Hippity Hop Adventure


Celebrate Spring at the Zoo during our annual Hippity Hop Adventure! Saturday, April 19th, 2025 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Final Zoo Entry at 3 p.m.   Enjoy a full day of… Read More

New Year’s Eve at the Asian Lantern Festival


  Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild, presented by Publix! Join us for our spectacular ALL NEW lantern displays, plus music, early bedtime-friendly countdowns at 6 p.m.,… Read More

Good Is Everywhere – FREE Day Courtesy of VyStar – SOLD OUT


SOLD OUT Good Is Everywhere Enjoy a FREE DAY at the Zoo courtesy of VyStar! Thanks to VyStar’s Good is Everywhere Celebration, guests of all ages get to enjoy FREE ADMISSION to the Zoo… Read More

Veterans Day Weekend at the Zoo


Free admission for veterans and active military | Nov. 8–11, 2025 The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens is proud to honor those who serve our country. In celebration of Veterans Day,… Read More

Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild – Presented by Publix


Experience the Zoo like you’ve never seen it before! See ALL-NEW, hand-constructed, larger-than-life illuminated lantern displays around the Zoo on a 3/4 mile path. Celebrate the art, beauty and wonder of traditional… Read More

Zoo Closed October 1, 2022


The Zoo, including Seminole Aerial Adventures, will be CLOSED on Saturday, October 1 due to Hurricane Ian clean up. The Zoo will remain closed until further notice. Thank you for your understanding! Read More

Zoo Closed Sept. 28-30, 2022


The Zoo, including Seminole Aerial Adventures, will be CLOSED Wednesday, September 28 through Friday, September 30. Watch our social channels for updates. Read More

Zoo Closed Sept. 28-30, 2022


The Zoo, including Seminole Aerial Adventures, will be CLOSED Wednesday, September 28 through Friday, September 30. Watch our social channels for updates. Read More
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