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Cheers to Brews Around the Zoo at the Central Florida Zoo


SANFORD, Fla. (Feb. 18, 2025) – Sip and stroll around the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens during the wildly popular beer tasting event, Brews Around the Zoo. On Saturday, April 12, the… Read More

Get to know the Zoo: Q&A with OCIC Director Dr. James Bogan


The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens is more than just a place to have a fun day. There are teams conducting groundbreaking conservation work all the time! Part of the Zoo’s… Read More

Save the date: Events happening at our Orlando Zoo in 2025


Central Florida is home to so many attractions and things to do in Orlando. This year, make sure you save the date for the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens’ exciting calendar… Read More

Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens, Orianne Center for Indigo Conservation to host 4th annual Indigo Blues BBQ


ORLANDO, Fla. (January 13, 2025) — Enjoy a day of great blues music and mouthwatering BBQ at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens, while making a difference. On Saturday, February 8, the… Read More

4 things we’re proud of at the Zoo this year


This year has been a WILD one at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens and there are a lot of things we’re proud of at the Zoo! From new animals to… Read More

Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild, presented by Publix, now open at Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens


SANFORD, Fla. (Nov. 15, 2024) — One of the most popular holiday traditions in Central Florida is now open at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens! Guests can see dozens of… Read More

6 holiday and Christmas light shows near Orlando you don’t want to miss


The holidays are here, and that means Central Florida is ready to light up the nights with festive holiday and Christmas light shows that capture the magic of the season! From local… Read More

Veterans, active military to receive free admission to Central Florida Zoo in honor of Veterans Day


SANFORD, Fla. (Oct. 29, 2024) — The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens is proud to honor the military community by offering free admission to all veterans and active military members Nov…. Read More

Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens says goodbye to Rafiki, giraffe who helped open habitat


SANFORD, Fla. (October 30, 2024) – We are deeply saddened to share that we have lost one of our giraffes, Rafiki, due to a chronic medical condition after a lengthy battle against illness. Rafiki… Read More

Get to know the Zoo: Q&A with Education Manager Dawn Danzi


At the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens we are all about inspiring people of all ages to help bring our mission to life. Every year, we connect thousands of kids across… Read More
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