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Central Florida Zoo debuts expanded food options


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… Read More

What Do Zookeepers Do?


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… Read More

Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens reaches $2.5 million sustainability goal


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… Read More

6 animals you can see at the Central Florida Zoo


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… Read More

Unique Date Ideas in Orlando, Florida


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… Read More

Twelve Eastern Indigo Snakes released today in the fifth annual effort to return America’s longest snake to North Florida!


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… Read More

Educational Opportunities at the Central Florida Zoo


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… Read More

Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens’ Black Bear Could Appear on Frontier Airlines aircraft


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… Read More

Wharton-Smith Foundation Chooses the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens as First Recipient


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… Read More

Central Florida Zoo Welcomes HomeLight as Sponsor of Radiated Tortoise Habitat


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… Read More
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