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21 Aug 2023

5 ways to make a difference at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

Picture it. You and your family are enjoying a fun-filled day at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens. After playing a while in the splash pad, you take on the shaded… Read More
14 Jul 2023

Get to know the Zoo: Q&A with Director of Animal Operations Chris Torge

Visitors to the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens know that our institution is full of interesting animals, from tiny scorpions to towering giraffes. But we are lucky enough to have some… Read More
13 Jun 2023

Central Florida activities for locals  

When it comes to Orlando attractions, we know you’ve heard of the usual theme parks and beaches. But if you’re searching for things to do in Orlando, you might be wondering…what Central… Read More
26 May 2023

All aboard! Train attraction returns to the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

SANFORD, Fla. (May 25, 2023) — It’s full steam ahead at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens for one of the most exciting announcements of the year. The Sanford nonprofit’s new… Read More
16 May 2023

Central Florida Zoo’s Orianne Center for Indigo Conservation releases 17 eastern indigo snakes in Conecuh National Forest

ANDALUSIA, Ala. (May 12, 2023) — There’s a new ruler of the Conecuh National Forest in Alabama—17 of them, to be exact. The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens’ Orianne Center for… Read More
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