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Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens’ Black Bear Could Appear on Frontier Airlines aircraft
Can Florida Black Bears fly? A bear at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens might soon, thanks to a campaign with Frontier Airlines and Visit Orlando. Ella, one of the Zoo’s two Florida Black Bears, has been selected for a promotion to be the next “Face and Name” of a Frontier Airlines aircraft. People […]
Wharton-Smith Foundation Chooses the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens as First Recipient
Wharton-Smith, Inc. announced today the formation of the Wharton-Smith Foundation. The Wharton-Smith Foundation was created with the intention of purposely expanding the company’s philanthropic endeavors. Wharton-Smith’s aim is to grow the foundation during times of financial prosperity to consistently give back in the future. With its creation...
Central Florida Zoo Welcomes HomeLight as Sponsor of Radiated Tortoise Habitat
The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens’ radiated tortoises have a lot of fans out there—and now they’re adding another to the list. HomeLight, a real estate tech company that empowers people to make smarter decisions when buying or selling their home, is the new sponsor of the radiated tortoise habitat. As part of the […]
Things to do in Orlando this Spring
Spring is a favorite season everywhere. Birds are chirping. Flowers are blooming. Up north, the snow and ice are melting and bringing about more enjoyable weather. But in Florida, spring is truly an amazing season. The weather doesn’t get more perfect, and it’s a great time for locals and tourists, families and adventurers alike […]
Central Florida Zoo receives new maintenance vehicle from The Toro Company
Spend a few minutes working behind the scenes at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens and you’ll realize taking care of more than 350 animals and preparing the property for hundreds of visitors is a lot of hard work and heavy lifting. But, staff at the Zoo are getting a hand, courtesy of a […]
The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens Aims to Raise $300,000 by June 30
Even as COVID-19 vaccines roll out, businesses everywhere are still recovering from the impact of the pandemic. The Central Florida Zoo is no different. The Zoo recently celebrated a milestone in its No Zoo Without You sustainability campaign, but it still needs help. With incredible support from the community, the Zoo is proud to announce...
