Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

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Hours:

Open 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Daily
Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas

Driving Directions:

Located just off of Interstate 4, at Exit 104.
The Zoo's GPS coordinates are N28.830694 W81.316460

About Us

The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens is committed to providing experiences that excite and inspire children and adults to act on behalf of wildlife.

Member News

Celebrate Mother’s Day With Free Admission For Moms And Grandmas At The Central Florida Zoo
Release Date: April 16, 2026
Seniors Receive Half-Off Admission At The Central Florida Zoo
Release Date: April 10, 2026
Central Florida Zoo Extends Weekend Hours For More Wild Fun!
Release Date: April 02, 2026
Hop into Spring at the Central Florida Zoo’s Hippity Hop Adventure!
Release Date: March 25, 2026
Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens Open Later For More Spring Break Fun!
Release Date: March 09, 2026
Hop into Spring at the Central Florida Zoo’s Hippity Hop Adventure!
Release Date: March 03, 2026
Central Florida Zoo Launches New Zoo Insider Tours
Release Date: February 12, 2026
Coming Up: Brews Around The Zoo Is Right Around The Corner!
Release Date: February 06, 2026
Central Florida Zoo Offers Valentine’s Day Relief for Parents with ‘Kids Night Out’
Release Date: January 26, 2026
Central Florida Zoo Adds Adults Only Night To Popular Asian Lantern Festival: Into The Wild, Presented By Publix
Release Date: December 19, 2025
Brews Around the Zoo Expands to Two Days for 2026
Release Date: December 18, 2025
Ring in the New Year early at Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild, presented by Publix
Release Date: December 11, 2025
Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens Joins National Museums for All Program
Release Date: December 04, 2025
Experience Sensory-Friendly Nights At Asian Lantern Festival: Into The Wild, Presented By Publix
Release Date: November 25, 2025
Asian Lantern Festival: Into The Wild, Presented By Publix, Now Open At Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens
Release Date: November 14, 2025
Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens Opens Newly Renovated Wellness Garden, Sponsored By AdventHealth
Release Date: November 06, 2025
Pro-Tech Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Electric Returns As Sponsor Of Popular Dragon Lantern At Asian Lantern Festival: Into The Wild, Presented By Publix
Release Date: October 30, 2025
Veterans, Active Military To Receive Free Admission To Central Florida Zoo In Honor Of Veterans Day
Release Date: October 27, 2025
Group Pricing, Event Packages Available For Asian Lantern Festival: Into The Wild, Presented By Publix
Release Date: October 02, 2025
Tickets Now Available For Asian Lantern Festival: Into The Wild, Presented By Publix, At The Central
Release Date: October 02, 2025
Asian Lantern Festival: Into The Wild, Presented By Publix, Returns For 6th Year At Central Florida
Release Date: September 25, 2025
Zoo Boo Bash, Presented By Orlando Health, Returns For Three Weekends Of Festive Fun At The Central Florida Zoo
Release Date: September 18, 2025
Group Pricing, Event Packages Available For Asian Lantern Festival: Into The Wild
Release Date: September 15, 2025
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage & Culture During September’s Sunset At The Zoo
Release Date: September 04, 2025
Central Florida Zoo Launches Thrilling New Virtual Reality Attraction
Release Date: August 28, 2025
Central Florida Zoo Welcomes Rare Fossa cubs
Release Date: August 21, 2025
Central Florida Zoo Honors First Responders With Free Admission On Sept. 12
Release Date: August 18, 2025
Celebrate Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage During August’s Sunset At The Zoo
Release Date: August 07, 2025
Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens’ Greater One-Horned Rhino, PJ, Moving To Buffalo Zoo To Breed
Release Date: July 31, 2025
Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens Announces Free Admission For Kids In August
Release Date: July 24, 2025
170 Striped Newts Released In Northern Florida
Release Date: July 10, 2025
July’s Sunset at the Zoo celebrates Black & African American Heritage
Release Date: July 07, 2025
Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens Celebrates 50th Anniversary With Kickoff Weekend Celebration
Release Date: June 19, 2025
Celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride during June’s Sunset at the Zoo
Release Date: June 12, 2025
You’re Invited to PJ’s 14th Birthday Celebration at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens
Release Date: June 05, 2025
Dads, Grandfathers Get Free Admission To The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens This Father’s Day
Release Date: May 29, 2025
The Hurricane Has Arrived At The Central Florida Zoo
Release Date: May 15, 2025
Sunset at the Zoo Kicks Off May 23
Release Date: May 08, 2025
Moms, Grandmas Get Free Admission On Mother’s Day At The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens
Release Date: May 01, 2025
Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens Announces New Sponsor For Sunset At The Zoo
Release Date: April 25, 2025
Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens Announces Pay Once, Visit Twice Deal
Release Date: April 02, 2025
Celebrate Spring at the Central Florida Zoo with Hippity Hop Adventure
Release Date: April 01, 2025

Rep/Contact Info

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Richard Glover
  • Phone: (407) 323-4450
Rosie Miller
Chief Development Officer