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Ways to experience animal encounters in Orlando
Whether you’re searching for unforgettable animal encounters in Orlando, looking for Orlando family activities, or hoping to discover things to do with kids in Orlando, the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens offers a wild adventure. Animal encounters await at the Sanford Zoo, where guests can feed the giraffe, meet a rhino and...
170 striped newts released in Northern Florida
More than 100 tiny striped newts now call Northern Florida home. The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens’ Orianne Center for Indigo Conservation (OCIC) joined conservation partners, including the Coastal Plains Institute and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, for another successful striped newt release. 170 striped...
Best Orlando attractions to visit during the summer
With sunshine almost year-round and a wide variety of activities for families, thrill-seekers and nature lovers alike, it’s no wonder that Orlando is one of the top summer destinations in the country. Whether you’re planning a weekend escape or a full summer vacation, there are endless Orlando attractions to explore. From theme parks and...
Nighttime outdoor Orlando activities at the Zoo
During the summer months in Central Florida, the best time to explore might just be after the sun goes down—and there’s no better place to do it than the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens. If you’re looking for unforgettable nighttime outdoor Orlando activities, the Sanford Zoo has your wild side covered. From kids-only fun...
42 Indigo Snakes released in the ongoing effort to return America’s longest snake to North Florida
Tallahassee, FL (April 30, 2025) – For the ninth consecutive year, The Nature Conservancy (TNC) in Florida, the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens’ Orianne Center for Indigo Conservation (OCIC) and partners released 42 eastern indigo snakes at TNC’s Apalachicola Bluffs and Ravines Preserve (ABRP). The collaborative program aims to...
Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens announces new sponsor for Sunset at the Zoo
SANFORD, Fla. (April 24, 2025) – Your 2025 summer plans just got wilder! The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens’ popular summer tradition Sunset at the Zoo returns with Orlando Health as this year’s presenting sponsor. Sunset at the Zoo takes place on the fourth Friday of every month from May to September. This beloved summer...
