Central Florida Zoo

This property offers access for patrons with disabilities.

Address:	3755 West Seminole Boulevard Sanford, FL 32771
Telephone:	407-323-4450
Reader Rating:
	“Good News/Bad News at the Zoo” - Member, Sanford “Almost Small Town” - Member, Mab, Carlsbad “The Neighborhood Zoo” - Member, Thomas, Orlando “Where All the Animals Go” - Member, Tom, Orlando
Open:	MON-SUN 9:00 am-3:00 pm
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02/08/25 9:00a	Indigo Blues BBQ at the Zoo. Celebrate the Orianne Center for Indigo Conservation's annual Indigo Blues BBQ with live music from The Smoking Jackets, a BBQ t… (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit)
02/08/25 6:30p	Kids Night Out! "Be My Valentine". It's KIDS ONLY (ages 5-12) at the Zoo on this special Kids Night Out! Everyone will get to enjoy meeting cool animals up close a… (Kids - Children's Activities)
02/11/25 2:00p	Homeschool Zooventure Class - Ickyology: Ages 5-8. Enjoy the "yuk" side of animal science! Icky and gooey, slimy and slurpy, it's all about gross in this class.
02/11/25 2:00p	Homeschool Zooventure Class - Skull Skills: Ages 9-13. Take a fascinating look at skulls and other bones and learn what they can teach us about the animals they come from. (Kids - Children's Activities)
02/12/25 10:00a	Storytime at the Zoo! - February. Enjoy animal stories at the Zoo along with a special visit from one of our ambassador animals. Programs will be presented by the… (Kids - Children's Activities)
02/13/25 2:00p	Homeschool Zooventure Class - Ickyology: Ages 5-8. Enjoy the "yuk" side of animal science! Icky and gooey, slimy and slurpy, it's all about gross in this class.
02/13/25 2:00p	Homeschool Zooventure Class - Skull Skills: Ages 9-13. Take a fascinating look at skulls and other bones and learn what they can teach us about the animals they come from. (Kids - Children's Activities)
02/15/25 10:00a	Sensory Safari - Winter Wonderland!. This special edition of Sensory Safari invites kids and adults to enjoy a winter wonderland of activities with themed crafts, ga… (Kids - Children's Activities)
02/17/25 9:00a	Presidents' Day Camp. It's a fun filled day at the zoo for kids! Full of exploration, animal encounters, games, crafts, and a zoo tour, campers will e… (Kids - Children's Activities)
03/08/25 10:00a	Boy Scout Merit Badge Day - Reptile & Amphibian Merit Badge. Participate in these exciting interactive programs that will help you to earn your Reptile & Amphibian or Mammal Study merit bad… (Kids - Children's Activities)
03/08/25 1:30p	Boy Scout Merit Badge Day - Mammal Study Merit Badge. Participate in these exciting interactive programs that will help you to earn your Reptile & Amphibian or Mammal Study merit bad… (Kids - Children's Activities)
03/11/25 2:00p	Homeschool Zooventure Class - Abracadabra!: Ages 5-8. Discover the magical things that animals can do! What makes a firefly glow? How does a caterpillar become a butterfly? Join us f…
03/11/25 2:00p	Homeschool Zooventure Class: Buggin' Out!: Ages 9-13. Explore the world of the mighty insect to discover how powerful these tiny giants can be. (Kids - Children's Activities)
03/12/25 10:00a	Storytime at the Zoo! - March. Enjoy animal stories at the Zoo along with a special visit from one of our ambassador animals. Programs will be presented by the… (Kids - Children's Activities)
03/15/25 2:00p	Homeschool Zooventure Class - Abracadabra!: Ages 5-8. Discover the magical things that animals can do! What makes a firefly glow? How does a caterpillar become a butterfly? Join us f…
03/15/25 2:00p	Homeschool Zooventure Class: Buggin' Out!: Ages 9-13. Explore the world of the mighty insect to discover how powerful these tiny giants can be. (Kids - Children's Activities)
03/15/25 7:00p	Night Hike Under The Stars. Explore the stars as you experience the sights and sounds of the Zoo at night. Fascinating nightlife will come to light as you v… (Educational - Science & Nature)
03/17/25 9:00a 03/18/25 9:00a 03/19/25 9:00aMore...	Spring Break Camps! ZOOfari Camp (Ages 5-6). Go wild with the animals in this fun adventure camp! Games galore, animals and more will be part of this exciting ZOOfari as we… (Kids - Children's Activities)
03/17/25 9:00a 03/18/25 9:00a 03/19/25 9:00aMore...	Spring Break Camps! Passport to Adventure (Ages 6-8). Go wild with the animals in this fun adventure camp! Games galore, animals and more will be part of this exciting ZOOfari as we… (Kids - Children's Activities)
03/17/25 9:00a 03/18/25 9:00a 03/19/25 9:00aMore...	Spring Break Camps! Jungle Mania (Ages 9-12). Go wild with the animals in this fun adventure camp! Games galore, animals and more will be part of this exciting ZOOfari as we… (Kids - Children's Activities)
04/06/25 10:00a	Storytime at the Zoo! - April. Enjoy animal stories at the Zoo along with a special visit from one of our ambassador animals. Programs will be presented by the… (Kids - Children's Activities)
04/08/25 2:00p	Homeschool Zooventure Class - Dr. Zoo Little: Ages 5-8. Who can talk with the animals, walk with the animals, help all the animals? Dr. Zoo Little, that's who! Learn about animal care… (Kids - Children's Activities)
04/08/25 2:00p	Homeschool Zooventure Class - Biodiversity Hotspot: Ages 9-13. What does it mean to be a global biodiversity hotspot? How can we help endemic species survive? Let's find the answers. (Kids - Children's Activities)
04/10/25 2:00p	Homeschool Zooventure Class - Dr. Zoo Little: Ages 5-8. Who can talk with the animals, walk with the animals, help all the animals? Dr. Zoo Little, that's who! Learn about animal care… (Kids - Children's Activities)
04/10/25 2:00p	Homeschool Zooventure Class - Biodiversity Hotspot: Ages 9-13. What does it mean to be a global biodiversity hotspot? How can we help endemic species survive? Let's find the answers. (Kids - Children's Activities)
04/16/25 2:00p	Homeschool Family Workshop: Bear Tracks. It's all about bears in this exciting look at bears found around the world, including the Florida black bear! Discover amazing f… (Kids - Children's Activities)
04/16/25 2:00p	Homeschool Zooventure Class - Introduction to Zoo Keeping: Ages 13-17. So, you want to be a Zoo Keeper? Join us to discover what it takes to care for animals at the zoo. Whatever the weather, Zoo Kee… (Kids - Children's Activities)
04/24/25 5:30p	"Lemurs of Madagascar" Book Presentation & Signing by Dr. Tim Eppley. An evening of exploration. The evening begins with socializing and drinks available at a cash bar, followed by Dr. Eppley's pres… (Retail - Book, CD Signing)
05/13/25 2:00p	Homeschool Zooventure Class - Monkey Mayhem: Ages 5-8. Brachiation, prehensile, arboreal...what's it all about? It's all monkey mayhem as we have fun learning about primates. (Kids - Children's Activities)
05/13/25 2:00p	Homeschool Zooventure Class - Ultimate Sky Hunters: Ages 9-13. Raptors rule the sky looking for prey day and night. Powerful hunters and expert flyers, meet some of these incredible birds up… (Kids - Children's Activities)
05/14/25 10:00a	Storytime at the Zoo! - May. Enjoy animal stories at the Zoo along with a special visit from one of our ambassador animals. Programs will be presented by the… (Kids - Children's Activities)
05/15/25 2:00p	Homeschool Zooventure Class - Monkey Mayhem: Ages 5-8. Brachiation, prehensile, arboreal...what's it all about? It's all monkey mayhem as we have fun learning about primates. (Kids - Children's Activities)
05/15/25 2:00p	Homeschool Zooventure Class - Ultimate Sky Hunters: Ages 9-13. Raptors rule the sky looking for prey day and night. Powerful hunters and expert flyers, meet some of these incredible birds up… (Kids - Children's Activities)
11/19/25 2:00p	Homeschool Family Workshop: Born in the Wild. Discover animal families large and small! From eggs to alligators, tadpoles to bullfrogs, learn about growing up wild in this fa… (Kids - Children's Activities)

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