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Central Florida Zoo’s Zoo Boo Bash, presented by Orlando Health, set for three weekends of festive fun
SANFORD, Fla. (September 9, 2024) — Calling all ghouls and goblins, you’re invited to the wildest Halloween celebration in town! The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Garden’s fan-favorite, Zoo Boo Bash, presented by Orlando Health, returns for three weekends of tricks, treats but not-so-scary fun for all! This year’s Halloween party takes...
5 ways you can get involved at the Zoo in Orlando
If you’re an animal lover, you might wonder, “How can I get involved at a Zoo in Orlando?” At the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens—Orlando’s closest Zoo—we’re here to help! As part of the Zoo’s mission to inspire people to take action for wildlife, there are several ways you can get involved at the Zoo […]
Over 600 striped newts released in Northern Florida
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 edge of the Apalachicola National Forest as part of their mission to re-establish the threatened species into its...
How the Zoo helps with conservation
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 to wildlife conservation. As part of the Zoo’s mission to inspire people to take action for wildlife, our team plays an important role […]
5 summer activities at the Orlando Zoo
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 full of wild fun, Orlando family activities and special events to ensure an exciting visit for all! From soaring through the trees to […]
41 Indigo Snakes released in the ongoing effort to return America’s longest snake to North Florida
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 released 41 young eastern indigo snakes at TNC’s Apalachicola Bluffs and Ravines Preserve (ABRP). Through a collaborative...
