Presented by Orlando Health, enjoy extra time at the Zoo, while celebrating Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage. Sunset at the Zoo, presented by Orlando Health, returns this Friday, June 26 at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens, located at 3755 W. Seminole Blvd. Sanford. Celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride, Sunset at the Zoo, enjoy a colorful evening at the Zoo celebrating acceptance, love, biodiversity, and community at one of the most fun nights of the summer. Suns

Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens is inviting guests to experience the Zoo after dark during Flashlight Safari on June 20, featuring animal encounters and nighttime discoveries. Looking for a unique summer experience without the scorching daytime temperatures? Discoverthe Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens when the sun goes down during Flashlight Safari, presented by Verizon. Join us on June 20 and experience the sights and sounds of the Zoo at night during this e

On Saturday, June 13, the Zoo will host a one-night-only, disco-themed 50th Anniversary Gala that takes guests back to 1975—the year the Zoo opened at its current location. The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens is turning back the clock for one unforgettable night of disco fever, dancing and dazzling ‘70s style as it celebrates 50 years at its current location with the Zoodio 50 Disco Party. On Saturday, June 13, from 6 - 9:30 pm, guests are invited to step into 1975 an

Central Florida Zoo opens earlier so guests can enjoy cooler morning adventures all summer long. Families can beat the heat this summer at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens in Sanford as the Zoo transitions to new summer operating hours beginning Monday, June 1. The Zoo will now be open daily from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., giving guests the opportunity to enjoy cooler morning temperatures while strolling along shaded boardwalks, exploring animal habitats, botanical gardens

Presented by Orlando Health, enjoy extra time at the Zoo, while celebrating Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage. Sunset at the Zoo, presented by Orlando Health, returns this Friday, May 22 at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens, located at 3755 W. Seminole Blvd. Sanford. This is one of the best ways to enjoy the Zoo on a budget—just $6 online ($8 at the gate)—and at the perfect time of day when temps cool down and the sun sets. Sunset at the Zoo takes place v

Join Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens this weekend for Party for the Planet and a two-day plant sale. Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens in Sanford has an exciting weekend coming up, and everyone is invited to join the fun. Celebrate the wild with Central Florida Zoo during Party for the Planet on Saturday, May 16, where the popular attraction will have tons of extra activities, games, and workshops included in your admission. Then, gardeners rejoice as the zoo ho

Plan your date night for this Saturday because Kids Night Out at the Zoo is back! Drop the kids off at Central Florida Zoo for a wild night out while you enjoy date night. Looking for a night out while your kids have an unforgettable evening of their own? Central Florida Zoo has got you covered. Kids Night Out: Nighttime Wonders takes place this Saturday, April 11, 2026 from 6.30 pm - 10 pm. Kids Night Out is a kids-only adventure designed especially for children ages 5–12. W

Storytime at the Zoo is a FREE monthly program on the second Wednesday of each month, in partnership with Orange County Library System storytellers. Enjoy animal stories at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens along with a special visit from one of the ambassador animals. This fun and free program for young children is presented by the Orange County Library System storytellers, and is designed for pre-school age children. Storytime at the Zoo is hosted monthly at Cen

Celebrate Easter at Central Florida Zoo with a treat trail, zoo-wide scavenger hunt, sing-alongs with Mr. Richard, photo ops with the Easter bunny, and more. Spring has sprung and the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens in Sanford is ready to make your Easter Weekend egg-stra special! Hop on over for the Zoo’s annual springtime celebration, Hippity Hop Adventure on Saturday, April 4, 2026. Starting at 9 am, the zoo willl be celebrating the season with a treat trail, pl

The wildly popular Brews Around the Zoo fundraising event roars back to Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens for two days of brews! Sip and stroll around the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens during the wildly popular beer tasting event, Brews Around the Zoo, which this year takes place on two days! Yes, for the first time ever, Brews Around the Zoo is a 2-day event! Join Central Florida Zoo for a weekend of craft beverage tastings, live music, and wild fun – with

The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens will host limited time slots to enjoy Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild! Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild, presented by Publix! Join Central Florida Zoo for spectacular ALL NEW lantern displays in this year's Asian Lantern Festival, plus enjoy music, plus early bedtime-friendly countdowns for all the family at 6 pm, 7 pm, and 8 pm., and plenty of fun for the whole family! Three time slots availab

Join Wekiva Island and 3 Daughters Brewing for a seafood feast celebrating and helping the animals at The Central Florida Zoo! Grab your...

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On Friday, September 12, the Zoo will offer free admission to all first responders—including law enforcement officers, EMTs/paramedics,...

Birth marks significant milestone for this vulnerable species and conservation. Fossa pups were recently born at the Central Florida Zoo...