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04 Mar 2026

Hop into Spring at the Central Florida Zoo’s Hippity Hop Adventure!

It’s time to hop on over to the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens for an egg-citing time! The Zoo’s annual springtime celebration, Hippity Hop Adventure will be held on Saturday, April… Read More
10 Feb 2026

AZA shares OCIC’s story for I ❤️ Eastern Indigo Day

On Feb. 8, the Zoo celebrated one of our favorite days: I ❤️ Eastern Indigo Day. This day is a recognition of the conservation story of the eastern indigo snake, something the Zoo’s… Read More
17 Dec 2025

Orlando experience gifts to give for the holidays

The holidays are the perfect time to think beyond the typical wrapped presents and give something truly unforgettable. In Orlando, the possibilities are endless. From culinary adventures to thrill experiences and hands-on… Read More
11 Dec 2025

Brews Around the Zoo expands to two days for 2026

SANFORD, Fla. (Dec. 11, 2025) — Gift the wildest ticket in town this holiday season! Tickets are now on sale for The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens’ Brews Around the Zoo and… Read More
03 Dec 2025

Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens joins national Museums for All program

SANFORD, Fla. (Dec. 3, 2025) — The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens is making wild adventures more accessible for families across Central Florida. The Zoo is now a proud participant in Museums for… Read More
  • Saving reptiles and amphibians
  • Saving Animals From Extinction
  • Culture Builds Florida
  • Florida Association of Zoos and Aquariums