Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens This is the Official Page of the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens located in Sanford, Florida.
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A conservation resource creating connections that inspire people to take action for wildlife. Guests will see endangered and rare species from around the world while enjoying our beautifully maintained botanical gardens throughout the Zoo. The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens does not tolerate any sort of hateful, abusive or discriminatory speech or vulgar language toward the Zoo or any person on our page. The Zoo reserves the right to remove anyone who goes against this policy.

Tonight's the night! Sunset at the Zoo is happening tonight starting at 5 PM, and there's a whole evening of fun waiting...
08/28/2026

Tonight's the night!

Sunset at the Zoo is happening tonight starting at 5 PM, and there's a whole evening of fun waiting for you. Catch live entertainment, Native American & Alaska Native Heritage activities, keeper chats, giraffe feeding, specialty food trucks, and more.

Tickets are just $8 at the gate! Come spend your evening with us!

Looking for a fun way to treat yourself while supporting the Zoo? We’ve got a couple of ways to do just that!📍Grab some ...
08/28/2026

Looking for a fun way to treat yourself while supporting the Zoo? We’ve got a couple of ways to do just that!

📍Grab some ice cream at Jeni’s in Winter Park on August 31 from 4–7 PM
📍Shop at Kendra Scott August 30–31 and use code GIVEBACK-MCXIV online or mention the fundraiser in-store.

A portion of your purchase will go back to the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens!

08/26/2026

Get to know our sloths!

From their individual personalities and favorite foods to their enrichment and specialized care, each of our sloths has a story of their own.

Follow along with the latest sloth updates through this link https://bit.ly/4e6EaYv

When life gives you lemons... add ice cream! 🍨🍋Stop by Swirl for the Sunrise A La Mode, a delicious combo of lemon bar, ...
08/25/2026

When life gives you lemons... add ice cream! 🍨🍋

Stop by Swirl for the Sunrise A La Mode, a delicious combo of lemon bar, vanilla ice cream, blueberry sauce, and crushed graham crackers.

A little treat for you, a big treat for them!Watch Gage, Phoebe, and Daphne wrap their tounges around a tasty treat duri...
08/24/2026

A little treat for you, a big treat for them!

Watch Gage, Phoebe, and Daphne wrap their tounges around a tasty treat during snack time!

Giraffe feedings available every day from 10 AM - 2 PM.

One of the best parts of a Zoo day? Seeing what all of the animals are up to. Stop by the cheetah habitat during your ne...
08/23/2026

One of the best parts of a Zoo day? Seeing what all of the animals are up to. Stop by the cheetah habitat during your next visit and see if you can spot these cool cats!
📸: isaelgomezz on IG

08/22/2026

Overwhelming cuteness may cause distraction.

Please enjoy accordingly. 🐢

Join us for Red, White & Indigo on September 5 for a day full of live entertainment, family fun, keeper chats, exclusive...
08/21/2026

Join us for Red, White & Indigo on September 5 for a day full of live entertainment, family fun, keeper chats, exclusive presentations, specialty food items, and more. The fun starts at 9 AM and goes until 5 PM, and you won’t want to miss it.

Come out and celebrate America’s wild side with us! Get your tickets here: https://bit.ly/3TPzcqT

Big, blue, and surprisingly good at hide-and-seek. Scramble is our male Grand Cayman Blue Iguana, and he has quite the p...
08/21/2026

Big, blue, and surprisingly good at hide-and-seek. Scramble is our male Grand Cayman Blue Iguana, and he has quite the personality. You can often find him relaxing in the palm plant in his habitat or perched on the shelves, but if you're lucky enough to catch him out, take a look at his eyes. The red pigment around his eyes is an adaptation to help protect his pupils from the glaring rays of the sun.

Mark your calendar for Sunset at the Zoo on August 28th starting at 5 P.M.! Spend the evening exploring the Zoo after ho...
08/20/2026

Mark your calendar for Sunset at the Zoo on August 28th starting at 5 P.M.! Spend the evening exploring the Zoo after hours while celebrating Native American & Alaska Native Heritage with fun activities, keeper chats, animal enrichment, food, and more.

Grab your tickets now! https://bit.ly/4wJgAHB

Address

3755 W Seminole Boulevard
Sanford, FL
32771

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm
Sunday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+14073234450

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