The Zoo recently rolled out new food offerings at two locations on property, as well as the option for mobile ordering. The Zoo’s main dining concept is now called Graze, located…
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If you’ve been to our zoo in Orlando, you’ve probably admired everything from our clouded leopards to our poison dart frogs. You might have fed a giraffe or met PJ, the Indian…
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When COVID-19 forced closures across the country, many businesses were hit hard, including one people might not have expected: The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens. Now, after many months of hard…
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If you’ve ever been to our zoo in Orlando, you know you can spend several hours walking our shaded boardwalks and learning more about all kinds of animals, from majestic mammals to…
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Whether you’re looking for an outdoor adventure or a relaxing hangout, there are plenty of Florida attractions that are perfect for couples looking to have fun and make memories. Here are seven…
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Today, a dozen young eastern indigo snakes have been released in northern Florida, marking the fifth year of a 10-year program to return the native, non-venomous apex predator to the region. A…
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Splashing in the splash pad, trekking through the trees and more — there’s no shortage of fun when you’re visiting the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens! But though we offer plenty…
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Can Florida Black Bears fly? A bear at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens might soon, thanks to a campaign with Frontier Airlines and Visit Orlando. Ella, one of the Zoo’s…
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Wharton-Smith, Inc. announced today the formation of the Wharton-Smith Foundation. The Wharton-Smith Foundation was created with the intention of purposely expanding the company’s philanthropic endeavors. Wharton-Smith’s aim is to grow the foundation…
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The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens’ radiated tortoises have a lot of fans out there—and now they’re adding another to the list. HomeLight, a real estate tech company that empowers people…
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