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Volunteers—Some of our Biggest Advocates


“There’s nothing stronger than the heart of a volunteer.” —Lieutenant Colonel Jimmy Doolitte.   If you’ve ever visited the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens, you’ve encountered one of our volunteers. This… Read More

Awarded 2018 Volunteer Engagement Award for Innovation!


The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens received the 2018 Volunteer Engagement Award for Innovation in its volunteer program at the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ annual conference during the last week… Read More

Volunteers from BNY Mellon’s Pershing work to upgrade habitats


Support for the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens through volunteer opportunities extends to local businesses and organizations looking to give back to the community. One example is the global financial business… 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

Conservation expert Dr. Laurie Marker visits the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens for a “Cheetah Chat”


On Monday, April 17, the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens had a truly remarkable opportunity. We hosted Dr. Laurie Marker, Founder and Executive Director of the Cheetah Conservation Fund. An expert in… Read More

A Note from our CEO on the Zoo’s Closure Due to Hurricane Ian


  Watch this video of the Zoo’s flooded main entrance Thank you so much for being part of our Zoo family and supporting us. We’ve heard from many of you during and… Read More

Six Flags Nursery Supply, Aquascape lead make-over of radiated tortoise habitat at Central Florida Zoo


People say raising a child takes a village. The same could be said for building an environmentally friendly water feature for the radiated tortoises at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens…. Read More
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