Awarded “Best Outdoor Fun” in the North Orlando Region!

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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… Read More

Voted Best Small Non-Profit in Seminole County!

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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… Read More

Evolution—Not Just for Animals

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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… Read More

Sanford was Full of Monkey Business

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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… Read More

The True Start of the (Original) Sanford Zoo

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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… Read More

Charity Navigator 4-star Rating

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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… Read More

Two New Residents in Barnyard Buddies

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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… Read More

Eastern Indigo Snakes Released in Alabama

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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… Read More

April 10 is Gopher Tortoise Day!

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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… Read More

A Pawesome Retirement

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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… Read More