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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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)…
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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…
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The Parents Voted! September 11, 2018 (Sanford, FL) – Macaroni Kid is a national publication focused on providing weekly information to parents about local events and activities for families to get involved in. They…
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The Votes Are In! September 6, 2018 (Sanford, FL) – On Thursday, August 30 the Regional Chamber of Commerce hosted over 300 people at their annual luncheon celebrating businesses that contribute to the success…
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Evolution—Not Just for Animals Sundays were always a popular day for families to visit with and feed the animals so it felt right to permanently close the doors of the Sanford…
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Sanford was Full of Monkey Business Our History—Part 2 of 3 Years before Central Florida was overrun by a certain mouse, the adoption of a Municipal Zoo in Sanford was a victory…
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