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This Season’s Events at the Zoo

There are so many exciting things happening at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens this season, we needed a separate page to hold them all!

 

KIDS VISIT FOR FREE!
THRU SEPTEMBER 30

All month long, when you buy an adult ticket, you can get a 12 & under kids ticket for free!

Must be used day of purchase. Offer is only available at the gate. Not available online.

 


WORLD RHINO DAY
SEPTEMBER 21

Join the scavenger hunt & explore the Zoo to discover rhino-themed activity stations and keeper chats.

Purchase Rhino Paintings created by PJ himself, and enter to Win a Live PJ Painting Encounter!

Funds raised during World Rhino Day festivities will support the International Rhino Foundation (IRF).

 


 

SUNSET AT THE ZOO
CELEBRATING HISPANIC HERITAGE
PRESENTED BY VERIZON

SEPTEMBER 27
5 P.M – 8 P.M.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with us at the final Sunset event of the year!

With food, music, activities, vendors, and more, at an exceptional low price of only $6 per ticket (when purchased in advance.)

 


ZOO BOO BASH TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE
PRESENTED BY ORLANDO HEALTH
OCTOBER 12, 13 19, 20, 26 & 27

Kids and adults , get those costumes on and come explore the Zoo in a festive, not-so-scary party!

Explore the treat trail, roam on inflatables, grab exclusive food & drink options, discover Halloween-themed animal enrichment, music & more!

 


 

NEW EDUCATION PROGRAMS THIS SEASON

NIGHT HIKE UNDER THE STARS
September 14

SENSORY SAFARI
September 28

FREE MONTHLY STORYTIME
Second Wednesday of Each Month

HOMESCHOOL ZOOVENTURE CLASSES
For ages 5-8 and 9-12

SPACES ARE LIMITED!

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