This Labor Day weekend, the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens in Sanford is turning up the fun during “Red, White & Indigo: Celebrating Wild America” on Saturday, September 5th, from 9am to 5pm.
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Central Florida Zoo Celebrates Native American & Alaska Native heritage At ‘Sunset At The Zoo’ On August 28, 2026
“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.
Central Florida Zoo Celebrates Black & African American Heritage At ‘Sunset At The Zoo’ On July 24, 2026
“Sunset at the Zoo” returns to the Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens in Sanford on July 24th with a celebration of Black & African American Heritage during an evening of family-friendly fun, diversity, inclusion and community.
Central Florida Zoo Celebrates Pride at ‘Sunset At The Zoo’ On June 26, 2026
“Sunset at the Zoo” returns to the Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens in Sanford on June 26th with a celebration of LGBTQ+ Pride during an evening of family-friendly fun, diversity, inclusion and community.
Celebrate 50 Years of the Central Florida Zoo at the Zoodio 50 Disco Party on June 13, 2026
The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens in Sanford is turning back the clock for one unforgettable night of disco fever, dancing and dazzling ‘70s style as it celebrates 50 years at its current location with the Zoodio 50 Disco Party on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens unveils new Barnyard Walkthrough Goat Encounter
The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens in Sanford is inviting guests to step inside its all-new Barnyard Walkthrough Goat Encounter, where visitors can brush, interact with and get up close to a lively herd of 12 Nigerian dwarf and pygmy goats.
Central Florida Zoo Kicks Off Popular ‘Sunset at the Zoo’ on May 22, 2026
“Sunset at the Zoo,” presented by Orlando Health, returns to the Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens in Sanford on May 22 with a vibrant kickoff celebrating Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage.
Central Florida Zoo Accepts Donation of 13 Sloths from Sloth World Attraction Which Will Now Not Open
Earlier this month, it was revealed that several sloths had died during the set-up of a Sloth World attraction set to open at ICON Park Orlando, but now the remaining cloths have been donated to the Central Florida Zoo in Sanford, giving the animals the best possible chance for long-term survival under expert care.