The True Start of the (Original) Sanford Zoo *Note – This article was originally posted with an inaccurate photo of the Sanford Fire Department. It has since been corrected. Our History—Part 1…
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(Sanford, FL, June 5, 2018) – Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens’s strong financial health and commitment to accountability and transparency have earned it a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent…
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Donkeys are now in the Barnyard Buddies Children’s Zoo! Hee-haw! Meet Charming and Jim. May 23, 2018 (Sanford, FL) – The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens is very excited to announce the…
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Halfway Point Reached at Alabama Release Site May 18, 2018 (Sanford, FL) – The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens is very excited to announce that 20 eastern indigo snakes were released…
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Raising Awareness for One of Our Most Important Species April 10, 2018 (Sanford, FL) – The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens joins other Florida counties, cities, and various entities in adopting…
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The Zoo’s Leopard Will Be “Retiring”! March 15, 2018 Most people dream of the day they can retire and move down to sunny Florida. But what about when you already live in…
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Even More Opportunities for Our Community February 28, 2018 (Sanford, FL) – The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens is excited to announce philanthropic support for the continued advancement of its educational programs…
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Sanford, FL (December 14, 2017) – The Central Florida Zoological Society is pleased to announce that Mr. Dino Ferri has accepted the position of CEO of the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens….
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When you visit the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens, your visit helps support the care of over 350 animals and over 100 acres of beautiful Florida wetlands. Your visit also helps…
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September 2016 (Sanford, FL) – The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens is very excited to announce the birth of three cotton-top tamarins! The babies were born this past Tuesday, September 19….
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