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11 Jul 2024

Over 600 striped newts released in Northern Florida

Northern Florida recently welcomed some very special new residents—618 striped newts. The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens’ Orianne Center for Indigo Conservation (OCIC) and partners released the striped newts near the… Read More
20 Jun 2024

How the Zoo helps with conservation

The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens isn’t just a place where people of all ages can come and get up close with all kinds of animals ­– we are also committed… Read More
30 May 2024

5 summer activities at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

Summer is here, and it’s a great time to explore all of what the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens has to offer. This time of the year, the Sanford Zoo is… Read More
30 Apr 2024

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

TALLAHASSEE, FL (April 30, 2024) – Today, for the eighth consecutive year, The Nature Conservancy (TNC) in Florida, the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens’ Orianne Center for Indigo Conservation (OCIC) and partners… Read More
12 Apr 2024

6 things for adults to do at the Central Florida Zoo

At the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens, having something for everyone is not just a marketing tagline. It’s part of our mission! Throughout the year, we offer events for kids and… Read More
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