SANFORD, Fla. (June 25, 2026) – Big things are happening at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens—especially if you’re the tallest land mammal in the world! The Zoo is excited to announce…
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Summer in Central Florida can mean searching for things to do in Orlando that are fun and keep you cool at the same time. But here’s the thing: keeping the whole family…
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SANFORD, Fla. (June 16, 2026) – The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens is saddened to announce the passing of Willow, one of the sloths that arrived at the Zoo from Sloth…
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SANFORD, Fla. (June 8, 2026) – The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens is excited to announce the arrival of two cougar cubs that are already capturing the hearts of the Zoo’s animal care…
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SANFORD, Fla. (June 4, 2026) – The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens’ Orianne Center for Indigo Conservation (OCIC) continues its long-term effort to restore the Eastern indigo snake to its natural habitat with…
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Youngest sloth required hand-feeding, incubator support and constant monitoring during treatment efforts SANFORD, Fla. (May 15, 2026) – The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens is saddened to announce the passing of…
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The conservation work happening at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens is getting national attention thanks to a recent episode of Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom Protecting the Wild that aired…
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SANFORD, Fla. (May 4, 2026) – A favorite Central Florida summer event is back at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens for more fun and adventure! Sunset at the Zoo, presented by…
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SANFORD, Fla. (May 3, 2026) — One of the adult male sloths recently received by the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens as a donation from Sloth World on April 24, Habanero,…
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SANFORD, Fla. (April 29, 2026)— The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens is saddened to share the passing of Bandit, one of the sloths recently brought into the Zoo’s care. Bandit had…
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