Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

3755 W Seminole Blvd, Sanford, Florida 32771 USA

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Opens Sat 9a

Independent
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Public
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“and botanical gardens”

The Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens is a 116-acre (47 ha) zoo and botanical garden. The zoo has been an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) since March 2011. It is now home to over 400 animals where visitors can take advantage of educational opportunities including keeper chats and animal encounters. The zoo also hosts several annual events, including ZOO Boo Bash, Breakfast with Santa, Fiesta del Coquí, Hippity Hop Adventure, and its annual Independence Day and zoo birthday celebration, Red, White, and ZOO.

Reviewed by
Stephen C.

February 24, 2024

Small but charming. There is a variety of animals and birds to see. The botanical gardens add to the atmosphere and cover a wide range of trees, bushes and flowers. It is possible to interact... Read more

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Eric G.

June 22, 2024

This zoo has always been a local joke as far as just run down, animals are hit or miss and typically listless with little room (caged in small quarters and depressing their living conditions).... Read more

Reviewed by
Dr. L.

February 08, 2024

This zoo has gotten much better since my last visit several years ago... They now have 2 Giraffe, a rhino, cheetahs,bears, a leopard that we did not see... Otters... lots of birds and... Read more

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