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08 Jun 2026

Central Florida Zoo welcomes two adorable cougar cubs

SANFORD, Fla. (June 8, 2026) – The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens is excited to announce the arrival of two cougar cubs that are already capturing the hearts of the Zoo’s animal care… Read More
04 Jun 2026

42 Eastern indigo snakes released across Florida and Alabama in continued species recovery effort

SANFORD, Fla. (June 4, 2026) – The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens’ Orianne Center for Indigo Conservation (OCIC) continues its long-term effort to restore the Eastern indigo snake to its natural habitat with… Read More
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
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