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Central Florida Zoo’s Zoo Boo Bash set for Oct. 14-15, 21-22, 28-29, 2023
SANFORD, Fla. (Aug. 30, 2023) — This October, the wildest Halloween event in town is returning once again for Zoo fans, this time with an extra weekend of fun. The beloved Zoo Boo Bash, presented by Orlando Health, is offering more Halloween festivities than ever this year with three weekends of costumes, an exciting trick-or-treat […]
5 ways to make a difference at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens
Picture it. You and your family are enjoying a fun-filled day at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens. After playing a while in the splash pad, you take on the shaded boardwalks, coming face-to-face with our endearing Mexican spider monkeys. While there, one of our dedicated zookeepers tells you their story. Later, you stop […]
Get to know the Zoo: Q&A with Director of Animal Operations Chris Torge
Visitors to the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens know that our institution is full of interesting animals, from tiny scorpions to towering giraffes. But we are lucky enough to have some pretty interesting humans on staff, too! If you haven’t had a chance to attend a Keeper Chat or meet one of our knowledgeable […]
Central Florida activities for locals
When it comes to Orlando attractions, we know you’ve heard of the usual theme parks and beaches. But if you’re searching for things to do in Orlando, you might be wondering…what Central Florida activities do locals love? Locals know Orlando is much more than just roller coasters and sunburns. The City Beautiful—and just beyond—is FULL […]
All aboard! Train attraction returns to the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens
SANFORD, Fla. (May 25, 2023) — It’s full steam ahead at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens for one of the most exciting announcements of the year. The Sanford nonprofit’s new train brings back a beloved guest experience. The Zoo held a ribbon cutting today for the train, which carries guests on a loop […]
Central Florida Zoo’s Orianne Center for Indigo Conservation releases 17 eastern indigo snakes in Conecuh National Forest
ANDALUSIA, Ala. (May 12, 2023) — There’s a new ruler of the Conecuh National Forest in Alabama—17 of them, to be exact. The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens’ Orianne Center for Indigo Conservation (OCIC) today reintroduced its latest cohort of nonvenomous apex predator eastern indigo snakes. This brings to total of the threatened...
