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10 Jul 2025

Ways to experience animal encounters in Orlando

Whether you’re searching for unforgettable animal encounters in Orlando, looking for Orlando family activities, or hoping to discover things to do with kids in Orlando, the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens… Read More
08 Jul 2025

170 striped newts released in Northern Florida

More than 100 tiny striped newts now call Northern Florida home. The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens’ Orianne Center for Indigo Conservation (OCIC) joined conservation partners, including the Coastal Plains Institute… Read More
02 Jun 2025

Best Orlando attractions to visit during the summer

With sunshine almost year-round and a wide variety of activities for families, thrill-seekers and nature lovers alike, it’s no wonder that Orlando is one of the top summer destinations in the country…. Read More
06 May 2025

Nighttime outdoor Orlando activities at the Zoo

During the summer months in Central Florida, the best time to explore might just be after the sun goes down—and there’s no better place to do it than the Central Florida Zoo… Read More
30 Apr 2025

42 Indigo Snakes released in the ongoing effort to return America’s longest snake to North Florida

Tallahassee, FL (April 30, 2025) – For the ninth consecutive year, The Nature Conservancy (TNC) in Florida, the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens’ Orianne Center for Indigo Conservation (OCIC) and partners released… Read More
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