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05 Oct 2018

Reptiles—Repelling or Riveting?

R.A.D.!     Happy Reptile Awareness Day! If you ask a “non-native” to describe Florida, you’ll probably hear about reptiles, especially ‘gators and crocodiles (Florida is the only place in North America… Read More
04 Oct 2018

We’ve Spotted a Star

If you haven’t heard, we’ve got a new king of the Zoo (at least he thinks so). We’re excited to finally reveal the refurbished and expanded habitat—now home to Temur, an Amur… Read More
29 Sep 2018

Remembering Emba’s Tall Legacy

We’re deeply saddened to announce the loss of our resident male Baringo, commonly known as Rothschild, giraffe, Emba. He was born October 23, 1995 at the Oklahoma City Zoo and resided at… Read More
26 Sep 2018

Volunteers from BNY Mellon’s Pershing work to upgrade habitats

Support for the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens through volunteer opportunities extends to local businesses and organizations looking to give back to the community. One example is the global financial business… Read More
24 Sep 2018

Seniors at Central Florida Zoo

Taking Care of Older Animals at the Central Florida Zoo Growing old is a part of life and often requires changes in lifestyle, diet, care and even living arrangements. The same holds… Read More
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