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Get to know the Zoo: Q&A with OCIC Director Dr. James Bogan
The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens is more than just a place to have a fun day. There are teams conducting groundbreaking conservation work all the time! Part of the Zoo’s conservation efforts is the Orianne Center for Indigo Conservation (OCIC). We sat down with Dr. James Bogan, the director of the OCIC to […]
Save the date: Events happening at our Orlando Zoo in 2025
Central Florida is home to so many attractions and things to do in Orlando. This year, make sure you save the date for the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens’ exciting calendar of events that offer something for everyone! From barbecue and beer to families seeking wild fun and holiday traditions, our Orlando Zoo offers […]
Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens, Orianne Center for Indigo Conservation to host 4th annual Indigo Blues BBQ
ORLANDO, Fla. (January 13, 2025) — Enjoy a day of great blues music and mouthwatering BBQ at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens, while making a difference. On Saturday, February 8, the Zoo’s Orianne Center for Indigo Conservation (OCIC) is celebrating the fourth annual Indigo Blues BBQ. This popular event will feature two...
4 things we’re proud of at the Zoo this year
This year has been a WILD one at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens and there are a lot of things we’re proud of at the Zoo! From new animals to events that support the Zoo’s programs and more, we have been busy living out our mission of creating connections that inspired people to […]
Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild, presented by Publix, now open at Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens
SANFORD, Fla. (Nov. 15, 2024) — One of the most popular holiday traditions in Central Florida is now open at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens! Guests can see dozens of all-new, larger-than-life, hand-constructed lantern displays, plus an enchanting holiday section, at this year’s highly anticipated Asian Lantern Festival: Into...
6 holiday and Christmas light shows near Orlando you don’t want to miss
The holidays are here, and that means Central Florida is ready to light up the nights with festive holiday and Christmas light shows that capture the magic of the season! From local traditions to new displays, there are so many things to do in Orlando to make your season merry and bright. Get ready to […]
