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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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