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Top tips for a day at the best zoo in Florida
Planning a trip anywhere can be overwhelming at times. However, when it comes to planning a trip at the best zoo in Florida, we have you covered. The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens is one of the best attractions in Orlando when looking for things to do in Orlando besides theme parks. The Zoo […]
Top tips for a day at the best zoo in Florida
Planning a trip anywhere can be overwhelming at times. However, when it comes to planning a trip at the best zoo in Florida, we have you covered. The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens is one of the best attractions in Orlando when looking for things to do in Orlando besides theme parks. The Zoo […]
Central Florida Zoo welcomes rare Fossa cubs
Fossa pups born recently at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens are making big strides, bringing hope for the future of this vulnerable species. Their birth marks a significant moment for the IUCN listed vulnerable species and highlights the commitment of the Zoo’s animal care and veterinary teams. On May 10, the Zoo’s female […]
Cheers! Celebrate Brews Around the Zoo at Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens
Cheers! Celebrate Brews Around the Zoo at Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens Friday, April 12, 2024 SANFORD, Fla. (March 1, 2024) — Get ready to raise your glass! Sip and stroll around the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens during the wildly popular beer tasting event, Brews Around the Zoo. On Saturday, April 13th, the...
Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens’ greater one-horned rhino, PJ, moving to Buffalo Zoo to breed
SANFORD, Fla. (July 30, 2025) — The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens is saying “see you later” (not goodbye!) to one of its most beloved residents. PJ, the greater one-horned rhino, is trading the Florida sunshine for snowflakes in Buffalo, New York, so that he can breed and perpetuate his species. But before that, […]
There’s no better time to explore the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens than during our 50th anniversary celebration!
Looking for the best zoo in Florida to visit this year? There’s no better time to explore the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens than during our 50th anniversary celebration! Nestled in the heart of Sanford, just minutes from downtown Orlando, the Central Florida Zoo has been a staple for animal lovers,...
