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15 May 2026

Central Florida Zoo announces passing of Mr. Ginger the sloth

Youngest sloth required hand-feeding, incubator support and constant monitoring during treatment efforts SANFORD, Fla. (May 15, 2026) – The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens is saddened to announce the passing of… Read More
14 May 2026

Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom spotlights the Central Florida Zoo’s Orianne Center for Indigo Conservation mission to save the Eastern indigo snake

The conservation work happening at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens is getting national attention thanks to a recent episode of Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom Protecting the Wild that aired… Read More
05 May 2026

Sunset at the Zoo, presented by Orlando Health, returns at the Central Florida Zoo this summer

SANFORD, Fla. (May 4, 2026) – A favorite Central Florida summer event is back at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens for more fun and adventure! Sunset at the Zoo, presented by… Read More
03 May 2026

Central Florida Zoo announces passing of Habanero the sloth

SANFORD, Fla. (May 3, 2026) — One of the adult male sloths recently received by the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens as a donation from Sloth World on April 24, Habanero,… Read More
29 Apr 2026

MEDIA ALERT: Central Florida Zoo announces passing of Bandit the sloth

SANFORD, Fla. (April 29, 2026)— The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens is saddened to share the passing of Bandit, one of the sloths recently brought into the Zoo’s care. Bandit had… Read More
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