Central Florida Zoo Celebrates Native American & Alaska Native heritage At ‘Sunset At The Zoo’ On August 28, 2026

- Michelle Snow

Central Florida Zoo Sunset at the Zoo

“Sunset at the Zoo” returns to the Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens in Sanford on August 28th with a celebration of Native American & Alaska Native heritage during an evening of family-friendly fun, diversity, inclusion and community.

Presented by Orlando Health, “Sunset at the Zoo” kicks off at 5pm and allows guests to enjoy the Zoo during the cooler hours of the day. Last admission into the Zoo is 7:30pm.

The evening will feature food trucks and unique dining options, cultural vendors and educational tables, hands-on activities for all ages, storytelling and cultural highlights, animal enrichment demonstrations, extra keeper chats, Barnyard Buddies, giraffe feedings and more.

Tickets are just $6 per person when purchased online and $8 per person at the gate. Families can also purchase a $46 Family 4-Pack, which includes 4 tickets, 4 hot dogs and 4 sodas, online only. For tickets and more information, visit CentralFloridaZoo.org.

About Michelle Snow

Michelle is the owner and editor of CitySurfing Orlando. She also owns Zengrrl.com, is a freelance writer specializing in travel and entertainment, has authored/co-authored four guidebooks on Orlando and Florida, and was head editor/writer at TheDisneyBlog.com for 10 years. She's lived in Orlando near Walt Disney World since 1995, and still finds there's so much fun to be had in Central Florida.
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