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World Wildlife Day


The Zoo welcomes you in celebration of World Wildlife Day on Saturday, March 8! World Wildlife Day was founded at the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and… Read More

Endangered Species Day


Celebrate Endangered Species Day with us at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens! Follow along with our otters, Molly and Fern, as we explore how we can all protect wildlife—near and… Read More

Zoo CLOSED


The Zoo, and all of its offerings – including Seminole Aerial Adventures – will be closed on:   Thanksgiving Day Thursday, November 25, 2021   and   Christmas Day Saturday, December 25,… Read More

Wildlife Photography – Butterflies


Discover how to capture one of nature’s most beautiful species on camera. We’ll travel around the Zoo’s botanical areas to learn the best places to find them, the best times to look,… Read More

I ❤️ Indigo Day


Join Us for I ❤️ Indigo Day Sunday, February 8, 2026 Celebrate one of Florida’s most iconic and threatened species during I ❤️ Indigos Day at the Zoo. This special event, hosted… Read More

Fear to Fascination Virtual Fundraising Event


Join us as we highlight some of the creepy, crawly, slimy, scary creatures that call the Zoo home.   In this special Zoo to You presentation, presented in partnership with New York… Read More

The Bee Presentation


Join The Bee Guy to learn about bees and see an observation hive up close. Live 30 minute presentations will take place in the Wayne M. Densch Discovery Center at 10 a.m.,… Read More

Virtual Trivia Night


The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens is hosting a virtual trivia night! Test your knowledge of our animals while going head to head against other participants online. Prizes will be awarded… Read More

Go Wild with Cat in the Hat!


Go Wild with The Cat in the Hat presented by WUCF! Bring the whole family for activities and a meet & greet with Cat in the Hat on Saturday, September 7, 2019… Read More

PJ’s Birthday PJ Party


đź’¤ Wear your PJs or rhino gear—get $4 OFF admission and a FREE raffle entry! That’s right! Dress to impress PJ the rhino in your comfiest (appropriate) pajamas or rhino-themed clothing and… Read More
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