Over 600 striped newts released in Northern Florida

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Northern Florida recently welcomed some very special new residents—618 striped newts. The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens’ Orianne Center for Indigo Conservation (OCIC) and partners released the striped newts near the… Read More

How the Zoo helps with conservation

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The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens isn’t just a place where people of all ages can come and get up close with all kinds of animals ­– we are also committed… Read More

5 summer activities at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

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Summer is here, and it’s a great time to explore all of what the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens has to offer. This time of the year, the Sanford Zoo is… Read More

41 Indigo Snakes released in ongoing effort to return America’s longest snake to North Florida

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TALLAHASSEE, FL (April 30, 2024) – Today, for the eighth consecutive year, The Nature Conservancy (TNC) in Florida, the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens’ Orianne Center for Indigo Conservation (OCIC) and partners… Read More

6 things for adults to do at the Central Florida Zoo

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At the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens, having something for everyone is not just a marketing tagline. It’s part of our mission! Throughout the year, we offer events for kids and… Read More

Cheers! Celebrate Brews Around the Zoo at Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

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SANFORD, Fla. (March 1, 2024) — Get ready to raise your glass! Sip and stroll around the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens during the wildly popular beer tasting event, Brews Around… Read More

Central Florida Zoo announces new sponsor for bald eagle habitat

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ORLANDO, FL (March 26, 2024) – The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens is proud to welcome FAIRWINDS Credit Union as the new sponsor of the bald eagle habitat. Commissioner Andria Herr, Patty Rawlings representing… Read More

Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens, Florida Power & Light Company team up to create mobile habitats for education animals

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Hammers, hard hats and habitats! The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens recently teamed up with Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) for a volunteer project to enhance the Zoo’s animal ambassador… Read More

Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens, Wekiva Island celebrate otter habitat sponsorship with ceremony, painting by Molly

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If you are a frequent visitor to the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens, you might have noticed some special signs at certain habitats around the Zoo. These markers share businesses and… Read More

A Zoo love story: From first date to ‘I Do’ at the Central Florida Zoo

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From magical encounters with animals like giraffes and rhinos to hidden spots in botanical gardens, you can find a lot at the Central Florida Zoo. You might even find love. That’s how… Read More