Here for a While, Crocodile!

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A new face is always exciting at the Zoo but we’re especially proud to be part of the much larger, global conservation efforts. Through a partnership with the Crocodilian Conservation Center of… Read More

Everyone’s Wingman

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Everyone’s Wingman—Vet Tech Appreciation Week   The Zoo is home to over 350 animals and a huge part of ensuring top-quality animal wellness is providing individualized health care. Most people understand a… Read More

Awarded 2018 Volunteer Engagement Award for Innovation!

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The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens received the 2018 Volunteer Engagement Award for Innovation in its volunteer program at the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ annual conference during the last week… Read More

Reptiles—Repelling or Riveting?

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R.A.D.!     Happy Reptile Awareness Day! If you ask a “non-native” to describe Florida, you’ll probably hear about reptiles, especially ‘gators and crocodiles (Florida is the only place in North America… Read More

We’ve Spotted a Star

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If you haven’t heard, we’ve got a new king of the Zoo (at least he thinks so). We’re excited to finally reveal the refurbished and expanded habitat—now home to Temur, an Amur… Read More

Remembering Emba’s Tall Legacy

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We’re deeply saddened to announce the loss of our resident male Baringo, commonly known as Rothschild, giraffe, Emba. He was born October 23, 1995 at the Oklahoma City Zoo and resided at… Read More

Volunteers from BNY Mellon’s Pershing work to upgrade habitats

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Support for the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens through volunteer opportunities extends to local businesses and organizations looking to give back to the community. One example is the global financial business… Read More

Seniors at Central Florida Zoo

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Taking Care of Older Animals at the Central Florida Zoo Growing old is a part of life and often requires changes in lifestyle, diet, care and even living arrangements. The same holds… Read More

Reviving Rhinos

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Reviving Rhinos If you stop and think about it, rhinos are pretty relatable. The more salad these herbivores eat, the more they end up weighing! Just kidding—we think their curves (and ours)… Read More

Barnyard Improvements

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Improvements to the Barnyard Buddies Children’s Zoo will begin on Monday, September 17 and continue through mid-October. To ensure both animal and guest safety, the old boardwalk planks and railings will be… Read More