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09 Mar 2023

An update on the Central Florida Zoo’s Amur leopard habitat expansion project

If you’ve visited the Central Florida Zoo recently, you might have noticed a familiar face is missing. Our male Amur leopard, Temur, has been moved off exhibit. While we will miss sharing… Read More
02 Mar 2023

Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens celebrates spring with Hippity Hop Adventure, presented by VyStar Credit Union

The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens is getting a very special new animal resident for two days in April—the Easter Bunny himself. He’ll make a stop in Sanford for the Zoo’s… Read More
02 Mar 2023

Brews Around the Zoo returns April 8

The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens is normally a hot spot for kids and families, but on April 8, it’s the adults’ turn to enjoy. The Zoo’s WILDLY popular beer tasting… Read More
26 Jan 2023

Top Sanford Zoo events for 2023

With 2023 just kicking off, you might be looking over your calendar and getting excited about all the fun to come. We know everyone at our Sanford zoo is doing just that!… Read More
12 Jan 2023

Orianne Center for Indigo Conservation to host second Indigo Bluegrass BBQ

EUSTIS, Fla. (January 12, 2023) — Good barbecue. Good music. A good cause. Does it get better? The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens’ Orianne Center for Indigo Conservation (OCIC) is bringing… Read More
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