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CFZ Receives Three Education Grants


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… Read More

New CEO at the Central Florida Zoo


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…. Read More

Returning Eastern Indigo Snakes to the Wild


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… Read More

Three cotton-top tamarins born at the Central Florida Zoo


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…. Read More

Zoos Bring Animal Kingdom to Families


August 26, 2016 (Sanford, FL) – Young patients, their families and invited guests were treated to a visit with some amazing animal ambassadors from Central Florida Zoo earlier today (Aug. 26, 2016),… Read More

Free Admission Due to Tragedy at Pulse Nightclub


Our Doors Are Open The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens offers complimentary admission to anyone involved with the tragic events that took place at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando on June 12,… Read More

Red-Ruffed Lemur Birth


April 2016 (Sanford, FL) – The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens is excited to announce the birth of a red-ruffed lemur on April 30, 2016. The lemur weighed approximately 90 grams… Read More

The Zoo Receives the AZA Quarter Century Award


2015 (Sanford, FL) – The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens is so excited to have been awarded the Quarter Century Award from the Association of Zoos & Aquariums for 25 years… Read More

3 Iguanas Hatched at the Zoo!


September 29, 2015 (Sanford, FL) – The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens is proud to announce that three Grand Cayman rock iguanas hatched on September 1, 2015. Endemic to the Grand… Read More

Boardwalk Plank Program


Due to the climate of Central Florida, our boardwalk planks need replacement from time to time, to ensure safety throughout guest areas for all visitors. We created a video of all of… Read More
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