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18 May 2018

Eastern Indigo Snakes Released in Alabama

Halfway Point Reached at Alabama Release Site May 18, 2018 (Sanford, FL)  – The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens is very excited to announce that 20 eastern indigo snakes were released… Read More
10 Apr 2018

April 10 is Gopher Tortoise Day!

Raising Awareness for One of Our Most Important Species April 10, 2018 (Sanford, FL) – The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens joins other Florida counties, cities, and various entities in adopting… Read More
15 Mar 2018

A Pawesome Retirement

The Zoo’s Leopard Will Be “Retiring”! March 15, 2018 Most people dream of the day they can retire and move down to sunny Florida. But what about when you already live in… Read More
28 Feb 2018

CFZ Receives Three Education Grants

Even More Opportunities for Our Community February 28, 2018 (Sanford, FL) – The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens is excited to announce philanthropic support for the continued advancement of its educational programs… Read More
14 Dec 2017

New CEO at the Central Florida Zoo

Sanford, FL (December 14, 2017) – The Central Florida Zoological Society is pleased to announce that Mr. Dino Ferri has accepted the position of CEO of the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens…. Read More
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