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The wildest Halloween bash in town returns to the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens
Halloween is going wild at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens as Zoo Boo Bash, presented by Orlando Health Children’s, returns this October. The family-favorite Halloween party returns for three weekends of not-so-scary Halloween fun. This year’s event takes place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on October 17-18, 24-25, and October 31. Last...
Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens named NAVC Gives recipient for sloth rehabilitation efforts
The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens has been named a 2026 NAVC Gives recipient, receiving a $10,000 award from the North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) in recognition of the Zoo’s veterinary and animal care efforts supporting 13 sloths that arrived at the Zoo in critical condition earlier this year from Sloth World. The sloths...
Central Florida Zoo’s cougar cub siblings make public debut on habitat
SANFORD, Fla. (Oct. 19, 2026) – The purr-fect pair is ready for their public debut! Cougar siblings Takoda and Juniper are now on habitat at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens. The brother-and-sister duo arrived at the Zoo in June after they were found orphaned in South Dakota at just two to three weeks […]
Best places to celebrate Halloween with kids in Orlando
Looking for Halloween activities in Orlando that the whole family will enjoy? Halloween in Central Florida is packed with spooky attractions, festive fall activities, and family-friendly events perfect for kids and adults alike. Whether you’re looking for trick-or-treating, costume contests, or festive Halloween activities, Central Florida has...
Pro-Tech Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Electric to sponsor all-new solar system display at Asian Lantern Festival, presented by Publix
SANFORD, Fla. (Oct. 16, 2026) – The Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild, presented by Publix, is reaching for the stars this year with an all-new solar system lantern display, sponsored by Pro-Tech Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Electric. The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens is proud to announce Pro-Tech as the sponsor of...
Animals you can see at the Central Florida Zoo: New arrivals, babies and more
Get ready for plenty of new faces at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens! Home to more than 300 animals representing over 150 species from around the world, the Sanford Zoo is a place where there’s always something new to discover. From fascinating wildlife you can see up close to adorable new arrivals and […]
