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Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild – Sensory Night


Date: December 3 & January 13 Timed Entry: 5:30 PM & 6:30 PM Final Entry at 7:30 PM Event closes at 8:30 PM On December 3 and January 13, the Central Florida… Read More

Free Admission for Our First Responders


On Friday, September 12, the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens will honor the brave men and women who keep our community safe. As a heartfelt thank-you, all first responders will receive… Read More

Bingo Night at Buster’s Bistro in Downtown Sanford


Charity Bingo Benefiting Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens Tuesday, October 15th, 2024 7 – 9 P.M. at Buster’s Sanford 300 S Sanford Avenue Sanford, FL 32771   Join us for dinner,… Read More

Homeschool ZOOventure Class – Introduction to Zoo Keeping: Ages 13-17


So, you want to be a Zoo Keeper? Join us to discover what it takes to care for animals at the zoo. Whatever the weather, Zoo Keepers are on duty, and it’s… Read More

Homeschool ZOOventure Class – X-treme Invertebrates: Ages 13-17


Beneath the sea, in the trees, underground, and in the air, explore the incredible world of invertebrate zoology!   Annual Pass Holders: $17.00 / Non-Pass Holders: $20.00 Time: 2:00 p.m. to 4:00… Read More

Homeschool Family Workshop: Bear Tracks


It’s all about bears in this exciting look at bears found around the world, including the Florida black bear! Discover amazing facts about where they live, what they eat, and how we… Read More

Homeschool Family Workshop: Florida’s Wildlife Corridor


Florida’s wildlife corridors are critical to the survival of native plants and animals. We will journey across the state to see how the habitats connect, and learn why we need to protect… Read More

Homeschool Family Workshop: X-treme Reptiles


Class Reptilia – Crocodilians, lizards, snakes, turtles, tuatara…tuatara? This extreme adventure will take students into the radical realm of reptiles to learn how cool these cold blooded creatures really are! Families can… Read More

Homeschool ZOOventure Class – Ultimate Sky Hunters: Ages 9-13


Raptors rule the sky looking for prey day and night. Powerful hunters and expert flyers, meet some of these incredible birds up close.   Annual Pass Holders: $17.00 / Non-Pass Holders: $20.00… Read More

Homeschool ZOOventure Class – Ultimate Sky Hunters: Ages 9-13


Raptors rule the sky looking for prey day and night. Powerful hunters and expert flyers, meet some of these incredible birds up close.   Annual Pass Holders: $17.00 / Non-Pass Holders: $20.00… Read More
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  • Saving Animals From Extinction
  • Culture Builds Florida
  • Florida Association of Zoos and Aquariums