News
Remembering Emba’s Tall Legacy
We’re deeply saddened to announce the loss of our resident male Baringo, commonly known as Rothschild, giraffe, Emba. He was born October 23, 1995 at the Oklahoma City Zoo and resided at several other facilities before arriving from White Oak in 2014 for the opening of our giraffe habitat. Emba was 22 years old. The […]
Volunteers from BNY Mellon’s Pershing work to upgrade habitats
Support for the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens through volunteer opportunities extends to local businesses and organizations looking to give back to the community. One example is the global financial business solutions provider BNY Mellon’s Pershing (Pershing), which has a long-standing engagement with the Zoo. For several years,...
Seniors at Central Florida Zoo
Taking Care of Older Animals at the Central Florida Zoo Growing old is a part of life and often requires changes in lifestyle, diet, care and even living arrangements. The same holds true for animals living at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens! You probably didn’t realize this but; many of the Zoo’s most […]
Reviving Rhinos
Reviving Rhinos If you stop and think about it, rhinos are pretty relatable. The more salad these herbivores eat, the more they end up weighing! Just kidding—we think their curves (and ours) are perfect. In all seriousness, their horns are made of keratin, the same protein our nails and hair are made of. Rhi-no You […]
Barnyard Improvements
Improvements to the Barnyard Buddies Children’s Zoo will begin on Monday, September 17 and continue through mid-October. To ensure both animal and guest safety, the old boardwalk planks and railings will be removed and replaced. During the construction the ZOOfari Gift Shop will be closed and a temporary pop-up gift shop will be located...
Awarded “Best Outdoor Fun” in the North Orlando Region!
The Parents Voted! September 11, 2018 (Sanford, FL) – Macaroni Kid is a national publication focused on providing weekly information to parents about local events and activities for families to get involved in. They cover over 500 regions, each managed by a local publisher parent who is active in their community. Subscribers of Macaroni Kid in...
