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All aboard! Train attraction returns to the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens


SANFORD, Fla. (May 25, 2023) — It’s full steam ahead at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens for one of the most exciting announcements of the year. The Sanford nonprofit’s new… Read More

Central Florida Zoo’s Orianne Center for Indigo Conservation releases 17 eastern indigo snakes in Conecuh National Forest


ANDALUSIA, Ala. (May 12, 2023) — There’s a new ruler of the Conecuh National Forest in Alabama—17 of them, to be exact. The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens’ Orianne Center for… Read More

The doctor will see you now: How a specialist and our animal team helped solve PJ’s eye issue


If you’ve ever had an eyelash in your eye that just won’t come out, you know how annoying and even painful eye issues can be. Now imagine you have an infection that… Read More

Sunset at the Zoo returns this summer


The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens aims to create connections that inspire people to take action for wildlife. This summer, the Sanford favorite is doing just that while also forging connections… Read More

19 Eastern Indigo Snakes Find a New Home in Their Natural Habitat


After years of hard work, a group of partners led by The Nature Conservancy, the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), and the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens’ Orianne Center… Read More

Conservation expert Dr. Laurie Marker visits the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens for a “Cheetah Chat”


On Monday, April 17, the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens had a truly remarkable opportunity. We hosted Dr. Laurie Marker, Founder and Executive Director of the Cheetah Conservation Fund. An expert in… Read More

Central Florida Zoo to debut early access hours for those with sensory needs


The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens is throwing a Party for the Planet this Earth Day—and it’s going to be more accessible than ever. The Zoo will host a special conservation… Read More

Cheap things to do in Orlando with kids


Living in Orlando means two things. First, there is always something to do or somewhere to go. Second, it can get expensive. To all of the parents out there, we know finding… Read More

Three Central Florida Zoo species with amazing conservation stories


When you visit us at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens, you might see a playful otter doing twists and turns underwater, a silly llama enjoying some feed or a funny… Read More

An update on the Central Florida Zoo’s Amur leopard habitat expansion project


If you’ve visited the Central Florida Zoo recently, you might have noticed a familiar face is missing. Our male Amur leopard, Temur, has been moved off exhibit. While we will miss sharing… Read More
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