As part of Florida’s Phase 2 reopening of the state, following federal and local guidelines, the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens has updated its modified operations. Zoo operations will be modified…
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As a proud and longstanding member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, we stand by their powerful words. At a time when there is trouble both globally and in our own…
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As part of Florida’s Phase 1 reopening of the state, following federal and local guidelines, the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens will be reopening to the public on Wednesday, May 13,…
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As part of Phase III of the City of Sanford’s RiverWalk Project, the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens’ iconic entrance artwork will be removed this week. The two concrete structures flanking…
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The Zoo is reopening, but we could still use your help! Please consider making a donation to the Zoo’s Emergency Operating Fund to help offset the expected revenue loss and provide vital…
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Update: Friday, February 28, 2020 STATEMENT REGARDING NOVEMBER’S INCIDENT ON THE LITTLE FLORIDA MINIATURE TRAIN There is nothing more important to us than our guests’ safety. For that reason, the train will…
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The City Beautiful is known for being the home of Mickey Mouse, Shamu, and the Minions at Universal Studios, but there are more things to do in Orlando than spend valuable family…
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Let’s Make An Impact 2020 is a new year and we can feel great things in store! Your support makes the Zoo a better place, and together, we can make a difference…
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Healthy Hatchlings, Happy Humans The Eastern indigo snake (Drymarchon couperi) is the largest non-venomous species of snake in North America. It is a vital apex predator and helps maintain balance in…
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Cotton-top tamarins, often referred to as “little Einsteins” due to the bushy mane of white hair on top of their head, are found exclusively within the tropical forests of northwestern Columbia. These…
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