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Sunset at the Zoo returns this summer
The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens aims to create connections that inspire people to take action for wildlife. This summer, the Sanford favorite is doing just that while also forging connections with different cultures in our communities. The Zoo is bringing back its popular all-ages summer event, Sunset at the Zoo, which allows...
19 Eastern Indigo Snakes Find a New Home in Their Natural Habitat
After years of hard work, a group of partners led by The Nature Conservancy, the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), and the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens’ Orianne Center for Indigo Conservation (OCIC) have released 19 young eastern indigo snakes into the wild. This marks the seventh year in a row that...
Conservation expert Dr. Laurie Marker visits the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens for a “Cheetah Chat”
On Monday, April 17, the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens had a truly remarkable opportunity. We hosted Dr. Laurie Marker, Founder and Executive Director of the Cheetah Conservation Fund. An expert in her field, she has been working closely with the breeding and reintroduction of cheetahs for nearly 50 years, including building the...
Central Florida Zoo to debut early access hours for those with sensory needs
The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens is throwing a Party for the Planet this Earth Day—and it’s going to be more accessible than ever. The Zoo will host a special conservation day—the Party for the Planet—in celebration of Earth Day on Saturday, April 22, which will include interactive activities, special enrichment for the animals...
Cheap things to do in Orlando with kids
Living in Orlando means two things. First, there is always something to do or somewhere to go. Second, it can get expensive. To all of the parents out there, we know finding things to do in Orlando with kids that won’t break your bank is important. Luckily, Central Florida has tons of cheap fun family […]
Three Central Florida Zoo species with amazing conservation stories
When you visit us at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens, you might see a playful otter doing twists and turns underwater, a silly llama enjoying some feed or a funny rhino splashing in his watering hole. But while our animal residents are certainly fun to watch and learn about, you might also wonder […]
