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


SANFORD, Fla. (November 20, 2023) — The holidays are officially here in Central Florida. The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens’ highly anticipated Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild, presented by Publix,… Read More

Family-friendly Orlando holiday events


It’s almost the most wonderful time of the year, and you can find holiday fun all over Central Florida. From huge events people travel to attend to community festivals, there are hundreds… Read More

Unique Central Florida event venues at the Zoo


Central Florida is home to countless options for events. In fact, Orlando is one of the top destinations for trade shows, meetings, sporting events and more for people around the country.   Locally,… Read More

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


SANFORD, Fla. (Oct. 19, 2023) — The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens and VyStar Credit Union are proud to honor the military community by offering free admission to all veterans and… Read More

Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens welcomes Wekiva Island as otter habitat sponsor


SANFORD, Fla. (October 18, 2023) — With a location right on the Wekiva River, Wekiva Island has always had a love of Central Florida’s river otters. In fact, the beloved Seminole County business… Read More

Tickets now on sale for Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild, presented by Publix at Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens


SANFORD, Fla. (October 9, 2023) —There’s great news for those who are already planning their holiday event calendar this year – tickets are now on sale for Asian Lantern Festival: Into the… Read More

5 educational programs at the Central Florida Zoo


At the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens, our mission is to create connections that inspire people to take action for wildlife. We aim to be a welcoming place that cares and… Read More

Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild, presented by Publix, returns for fourth year at Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens


SANFORD, Fla. (September 11, 2023) — One of the most anticipated and beloved holiday events of the past few years is back for another year of magic at the Central Florida Zoo… Read More

Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens to host golf fundraiser


SANFORD, Fla. (September 11, 2023) — Everything the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens does is for its animal residents. Now, the Zoo is taking that mission to the green with its… Read More

Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens announces free admission for kids in September


SANFORD, Fla. (September 5, 2023) — Parents, grandparents and family members in Central Florida can let the kids go WILD this September…at a price they’ll be wild about. The Central Florida Zoo… Read More
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