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19 Oct 2023

Veterans, active military to get free admission to Central Florida Zoo in honor of Veterans Day

SANFORD, Fla. (Oct. 19, 2023) — The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens and VyStar Credit Union are proud to honor the military community by offering free admission to all veterans and… Read More
18 Oct 2023

Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens welcomes Wekiva Island as otter habitat sponsor

SANFORD, Fla. (October 18, 2023) — With a location right on the Wekiva River, Wekiva Island has always had a love of Central Florida’s river otters. In fact, the beloved Seminole County business… Read More
09 Oct 2023

Tickets now on sale for Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild, presented by Publix at Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

SANFORD, Fla. (October 9, 2023) —There’s great news for those who are already planning their holiday event calendar this year – tickets are now on sale for Asian Lantern Festival: Into the… Read More
09 Oct 2023

5 educational programs at the Central Florida Zoo

At the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens, our mission is to create connections that inspire people to take action for wildlife. We aim to be a welcoming place that cares and… Read More
12 Sep 2023

Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild, presented by Publix, returns for fourth year at Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

SANFORD, Fla. (September 11, 2023) — One of the most anticipated and beloved holiday events of the past few years is back for another year of magic at the Central Florida Zoo… Read More
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