August 26, 2016 (Sanford, FL) – Young patients, their families and invited guests were treated to a visit with some amazing animal ambassadors from Central Florida Zoo earlier today (Aug. 26, 2016), at a gathering at Ronald McDonald House on the campus of Nemours Children’s Hospital. This special event was held to announce the arrival...
Our Doors Are Open The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens offers complimentary admission to anyone involved with the tragic events that took place at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando on June 12, 2016. This includes law enforcement, first responders, survivors, survivor’s families, and families of the victims. We believe that being...
April 2016 (Sanford, FL) – The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens is excited to announce the birth of a red-ruffed lemur on April 30, 2016. The lemur weighed approximately 90 grams when born, and is growing rapidly at about 100 grams per week! The lemur’s father was born at the Central Florida Zoo in […]
2015 (Sanford, FL) – The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens is so excited to have been awarded the Quarter Century Award from the Association of Zoos & Aquariums for 25 years of continuous accreditation. Learn more about the importance of AZA-accreditation here.
September 29, 2015 (Sanford, FL) – The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens is proud to announce that three Grand Cayman rock iguanas hatched on September 1, 2015. Endemic to the Grand Cayman Island, these iguanas are one of the most critically endangered reptile species in the world. Accredited zoos are working hard to keep […]
Due to the climate of Central Florida, our boardwalk planks need replacement from time to time, to ensure safety throughout guest areas for all visitors. We created a video of all of the planks in place before replacement started in 2015. The Zoo would like to thank all those that supported us through the purchase […]
