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06 Sep 2018

Evolution—Not Just for Animals

Evolution—Not Just for Animals   Sundays were always a popular day for families to visit with and feed the animals so it felt right to permanently close the doors of the Sanford… Read More
04 Sep 2018

Sanford was Full of Monkey Business

Sanford was Full of Monkey Business Our History—Part 2 of 3 Years before Central Florida was overrun by a certain mouse, the adoption of a Municipal Zoo in Sanford was a victory… Read More
03 Sep 2018

The True Start of the (Original) Sanford Zoo

The True Start of the (Original) Sanford Zoo *Note – This article was originally posted with an inaccurate photo of the Sanford Fire Department. It has since been corrected. Our History—Part 1… Read More
05 Jun 2018

Charity Navigator 4-star Rating

(Sanford, FL, June 5, 2018) – Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens’s strong financial health and commitment to accountability and transparency have earned it a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent… Read More
23 May 2018

Two New Residents in Barnyard Buddies

Donkeys are now in the Barnyard Buddies Children’s Zoo! Hee-haw! Meet Charming and Jim. May 23, 2018 (Sanford, FL) – The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens is very excited to announce the… Read More
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