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Central Florida Zoo’s OCIC, partners release over 600 striped newts in Northern Florida
Hundreds of tiny, spotted amphibians are making a big splash in the name of newt conservation. The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens’ Orianne Center for Indigo Conservation (OCIC), Coastal Plains Institute, and partners recently released 644 striped newts within the Apalachicola National Forest as part of their...
Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens unveils new habitat for Amur leopards
SANFORD, Fla. (Feb. 24, 2025) – The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens is roaring with excitement with the opening of its new, expanded Amur leopard habitat. Zoo visitors may have noticed the transformation to the Amur leopard habitat over the past several months, with the addition of a new paved path that leads behind the […]
Cheers to Brews Around the Zoo at the Central Florida Zoo
SANFORD, Fla. (Feb. 18, 2025) – Sip and stroll around the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens during the wildly popular beer tasting event, Brews Around the Zoo. On Saturday, April 12, the favorite adults-only event returns for an evening of craft beers, live music and wild encounters. Attendees can sample more than 35 craft beers...
Get to know the Zoo: Q&A with OCIC Director Dr. James Bogan
The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens is more than just a place to have a fun day. There are teams conducting groundbreaking conservation work all the time! Part of the Zoo’s conservation efforts is the Orianne Center for Indigo Conservation (OCIC). We sat down with Dr. James Bogan, the director of the OCIC to […]
Save the date: Events happening at our Orlando Zoo in 2025
Central Florida is home to so many attractions and things to do in Orlando. This year, make sure you save the date for the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens’ exciting calendar of events that offer something for everyone! From barbecue and beer to families seeking wild fun and holiday traditions, our Orlando Zoo offers […]
Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens, Orianne Center for Indigo Conservation to host 4th annual Indigo Blues BBQ
ORLANDO, Fla. (January 13, 2025) — Enjoy a day of great blues music and mouthwatering BBQ at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens, while making a difference. On Saturday, February 8, the Zoo’s Orianne Center for Indigo Conservation (OCIC) is celebrating the fourth annual Indigo Blues BBQ. This popular event will feature two...
