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42 Eastern indigo snakes released across Florida and Alabama in continued species recovery effort
SANFORD, Fla. (June 4, 2026) – The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens’ Orianne Center for Indigo Conservation (OCIC) continues its long-term effort to restore the Eastern indigo snake to its natural habitat with two recent releases in partnership with leading conservation organizations across the region. In late April and...
Central Florida Zoo announces passing of Mr. Ginger the sloth
Youngest sloth required hand-feeding, incubator support andconstant monitoring during treatment efforts SANFORD, Fla. (May 15, 2026) – The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens is saddened to announce the passing of Mr. Ginger, a young sloth who was part of a group of 13 sloths donated to the Zoo from Sloth World on April 24. […]
Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom spotlights the Central Florida Zoo’s Orianne Center for Indigo Conservation mission to save the Eastern indigo snake
The conservation work happening at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens is getting national attention thanks to a recent episode of Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom Protecting the Wild that aired on NBC stations across the country. The episode featured the groundbreaking efforts of the Zoo’s Orianne Center for Indigo Conservation...
Sunset at the Zoo, presented by Orlando Health, returns at the Central Florida Zoo this summer
SANFORD, Fla. (May 4, 2026) – A favorite Central Florida summer event is back at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens for more fun and adventure! Sunset at the Zoo, presented by Orlando Health, returns bringing after-hours adventure, culture and community vibes to your summer nights. The Zoo’s popular event takes place on the...
Central Florida Zoo announces passing of Habanero the sloth
SANFORD, Fla. (May 3, 2026) — One of the adult male sloths recently received by the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens as a donation from Sloth World on April 24, Habanero, had been in critical condition since late Friday afternoon. Despite the dedicated efforts of the Zoo’s veterinary and animal care teams, he has […]
MEDIA ALERT: Central Florida Zoo announces passing of Bandit the sloth
SANFORD, Fla. (April 29, 2026)— The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens is saddened to share the passing of Bandit, one of the sloths recently brought into the Zoo’s care. Bandit had been in critical condition since his arrival, showing signs of severe lethargy, dehydration, nutritional and electrolyte imbalances, and gastrointestinal...
