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 […]
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 […]
If you’ve visited the Central Florida Zoo recently, you might have noticed a familiar face is missing. Our male Amur leopard, Temur, has been moved off exhibit. While we will miss sharing Temur with his legion of fans every day, we’re extremely excited about what this means for the future of Temur’s species and our […]
The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens is getting a very special new animal resident for two days in April—the Easter Bunny himself. He’ll make a stop in Sanford for the Zoo’s beloved springtime event, Hippity Hop Adventure, presented by VyStar Credit Union, which will now take place on two days: April 1 and 2. […]
The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens is normally a hot spot for kids and families, but on April 8, it’s the adults’ turn to enjoy. The Zoo’s WILDLY popular beer tasting event, Brews Around the Zoo, is back! Attendees will have the chance to sample more than 30 craft beers as well as wine […]
With 2023 just kicking off, you might be looking over your calendar and getting excited about all the fun to come. We know everyone at our Sanford zoo is doing just that! Every year, we at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens aim to add some WILD events to the community while we […]

Location: 3755 W. Seminole Blvd. Sanford, FL 32771
Phone: 407.323.4450