SANFORD, Fla. (Aug. 30, 2023) — This October, the wildest Halloween event in town is returning once again for Zoo fans, this time with an extra weekend of fun. The beloved Zoo…
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Picture it. You and your family are enjoying a fun-filled day at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens. After playing a while in the splash pad, you take on the shaded…
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Visitors to the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens know that our institution is full of interesting animals, from tiny scorpions to towering giraffes. But we are lucky enough to have some…
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When it comes to Orlando attractions, we know you’ve heard of the usual theme parks and beaches. But if you’re searching for things to do in Orlando, you might be wondering…what Central…
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SANFORD, Fla. (May 25, 2023) — It’s full steam ahead at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens for one of the most exciting announcements of the year. The Sanford nonprofit’s new…
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ANDALUSIA, Ala. (May 12, 2023) — There’s a new ruler of the Conecuh National Forest in Alabama—17 of them, to be exact. The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens’ Orianne Center for…
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If you’ve ever had an eyelash in your eye that just won’t come out, you know how annoying and even painful eye issues can be. Now imagine you have an infection that…
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The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens aims to create connections that inspire people to take action for wildlife. This summer, the Sanford favorite is doing just that while also forging connections…
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After years of hard work, a group of partners led by The Nature Conservancy, the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), and the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens’ Orianne Center…
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On Monday, April 17, the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens had a truly remarkable opportunity. We hosted Dr. Laurie Marker, Founder and Executive Director of the Cheetah Conservation Fund. An expert in…
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