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Veterans, active military to get free admission to Central Florida Zoo in honor of Veterans Day


SANFORD, Fla. (Oct. 19, 2023) — The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens and VyStar Credit Union are proud to honor the military community by offering free admission to all veterans and… Read More

Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens welcomes Wekiva Island as otter habitat sponsor


SANFORD, Fla. (October 18, 2023) — With a location right on the Wekiva River, Wekiva Island has always had a love of Central Florida’s river otters. In fact, the beloved Seminole County business… Read More

Tickets now on sale for Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild, presented by Publix at Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens


SANFORD, Fla. (October 9, 2023) —There’s great news for those who are already planning their holiday event calendar this year – tickets are now on sale for Asian Lantern Festival: Into the… Read More

5 educational programs at the Central Florida Zoo


At the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens, our mission is to create connections that inspire people to take action for wildlife. We aim to be a welcoming place that cares and… Read More

Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild, presented by Publix, returns for fourth year at Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens


SANFORD, Fla. (September 11, 2023) — One of the most anticipated and beloved holiday events of the past few years is back for another year of magic at the Central Florida Zoo… Read More

Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens to host golf fundraiser


SANFORD, Fla. (September 11, 2023) — Everything the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens does is for its animal residents. Now, the Zoo is taking that mission to the green with its… Read More

Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens announces free admission for kids in September


SANFORD, Fla. (September 5, 2023) — Parents, grandparents and family members in Central Florida can let the kids go WILD this September…at a price they’ll be wild about. The Central Florida Zoo… Read More

Central Florida Zoo’s Zoo Boo Bash set for Oct. 14-15, 21-22, 28-29, 2023


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… Read More

5 ways to make a difference at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens


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… Read More

Get to know the Zoo: Q&A with Director of Animal Operations Chris Torge


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… Read More
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