Giraffe certainly stand out in the animal kingdom and have become a beloved species around the globe. There are plenty of reasons to love giraffe, but many don’t realize the plight they…
Read MoreThis summer, ride SunRail to the Sanford Station and catch a free ride on Choo Choo to the Zoo, a shuttle that will take you to the Central Florida Zoo &…
Read MoreThe Zoo proudly offers a variety of private experiences, from animal encounters to working with our animal care team. One of our programs is the Family Zookeeper Experience, a parent and child…
Read More“There’s nothing stronger than the heart of a volunteer.” —Lieutenant Colonel Jimmy Doolitte. If you’ve ever visited the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens, you’ve encountered one of our volunteers. This…
Read MoreBeginning Monday, March 11, 2019, West Seminole Boulevard will be closed east of the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens’ entrance as part of Sanford’s RiverWalk seawall project. The Zoo, along with…
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