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11 Dec 2024

4 things we’re proud of at the Zoo this year

This year has been a WILD one at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens and there are a lot of things we’re proud of at the Zoo! From new animals to… Read More
15 Nov 2024

Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild, presented by Publix, now open at Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

SANFORD, Fla. (Nov. 15, 2024) — One of the most popular holiday traditions in Central Florida is now open at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens! Guests can see dozens of… Read More
07 Nov 2024

6 holiday and Christmas light shows near Orlando you don’t want to miss

The holidays are here, and that means Central Florida is ready to light up the nights with festive holiday and Christmas light shows that capture the magic of the season! From local… Read More
31 Oct 2024

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

SANFORD, Fla. (Oct. 29, 2024) — The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens is proud to honor the military community by offering free admission to all veterans and active military members Nov…. Read More
30 Oct 2024

Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens says goodbye to Rafiki, giraffe who helped open habitat

SANFORD, Fla. (October 30, 2024) – We are deeply saddened to share that we have lost one of our giraffes, Rafiki, due to a chronic medical condition after a lengthy battle against illness. Rafiki… Read More
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