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Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild, presented by Publix, returns to the Zoo November 13–January 17, and tickets go on public presale TODAY, October 1!

Don’t wait, popular dates sell out early! Pick your night and get ready to see the Zoo glowing after dark!

Get your tickets at the link in our bio.

#CentralFloridaZoo #AsianLanternFestival #CentralFloridaFamilies by @centralflzoo

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17 days ago

There’s something strange brewing at the Zoo...

The pumpkins are glowing. The creatures are stirring. And a few very unexpected characters have been spotted roaming around.

Zoo Boo Bash returns October 17–18, 24–25, & 31. Grab your tickets with the link in our bio and come find out what’s lurking around the corner.

#CentralFloridaZoo #SpookySeason #ZooBooBash by @centralflzoo

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a month ago

Did you know Amur leopards can leap more than 19 feet horizontally in a single bound? Imagine seeing that in person.

Want more animal facts that make you stop and say, “Wait, really?” Zoo Insider Tours return November 1! Get a closer look at the animals who call the Zoo home and hear the stories, secrets, and surprising facts you might miss on a regular visit.

Tours run Saturdays and Sundays at 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Get your tickets through the link in our bio!

#CentralFloridaZoo #AmurLeaopard #ZooInsiderTours #FamilyFun by @centralflzoo

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9 hours ago

There's always time to stop at Barnyard Buddies.

A little goat love, a few scratches behind the ears, and suddenly you’ve got a new favorite Zoo memory. Make sure Barnyard Buddies is on your list next time you visit!

📸: @realtorcarlarobles

#CentralFloridaZoo #Goats #BarnyardBuddies by @centralflzoo

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a day ago

MARVEL FANS, THIS IS YOUR WEEKEND. 🕷️

Zoo Boo Bash kicks off TOMORROW, and Captain America, Spider-Man, and Black Widow are making their way to the Zoo for opening weekend and will be here from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m! Come face-to-face with some of your favorite superheroes, show off your Halloween costume, and make a whole day of it.

And because one more hour of Halloween fun never hurts, the Zoo will be open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. this weekend!

Your mission, should you choose to accept it: make plans to be here. Grab your tickets with the link in our bio!

#CentralFloridaZoo #ZooBooBash #CaptainAmerica #Spiderman #BlackWidow by @centralflzoo

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2 days ago

If you’ve ever wondered who runs the Barnyard Buddies, it’s Andre, our resident llama. 🦙

Andre has the look, the attitude and, most importantly, the ability to make an entrance.

Stop by Barnyard Buddies from 1–3 p.m. to say hello and, while supplies last, pick up a portion of food to feed some of the animals. We have a feeling Andre won’t mind the extra attention.

#CentralFloridaZoo #Llama #BarnyardBuddies #FamilyFun by @centralflzoo

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3 days ago

Imagine wandering through a forest glowing with color, stumbling across incredible lantern creatures, and finding something new around every turn. Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild, presented by Publix, returns November 13, and right now, you can save on tickets for your whole crew.

Family 4-Packs are nearly 30% off regular-priced individual tickets during presale, and Annual Pass holders can save more than 33% compared with four individual tickets.

The lights come on soon enough. The savings are here now! Presale pricing ends October 31.

Grab your tickets at the link in our bio!

#CentralFloridaZoo #AsianLanternFestival #FamilyFun #CentralFloridaFamilies by @centralflzoo

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4 days ago

Tomorrow, bring your little bookworms to the Zoo for a morning of animal stories, a special visit from one of our ambassador animals, and plenty of imagination along the way! Orange County Library System storytellers will be here to bring the stories to life.

📅 Wednesday, October 14
⏰ 10–10:30 a.m.
📚 Pre-school age children
📍 Discovery Courtyard

The program is free, and Zoo admission is not included or required. Come make storytime a little more memorable!

#CentralFloridaZoo #Storytime #FamilyFun by @centralflzoo

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5 days ago

🎃👻 PICK YOUR WEEKEND, PICK YOUR CHARACTERS! 🕷️🦸‍♂️

Zoo Boo Bash is bringing even MORE Halloween fun to the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens @centralflzoo! 🐾🍬 Each weekend features a different lineup of special character guests!

🕸️ October 17 & 18: Captain America, Spider-Man & Black Widow

❄️ October 24 & 25: Anna, Elsa & Kristoff

🧙‍♀️ October 31: The Sanderson Sisters!

And that’s not all! Enjoy trick-or-treat stations, fall festival games, pumpkin decorating, DJ Darren’s Dance Party, animal enrichment, and tons of Halloween fun for the whole family! 🎃🍭

🎟️ Grab your tickets on the zoo’s website!

📱 Download the @sanfordvisitorsguide at SanfordFun.com!

#sanfordfun #historicdowntownsanford #supportlocal #sanfordflorida #visitsanford Halloween event family Orlando taken in Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens by @centralflzoo

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6 days ago

Right now, they're pieces coming together in a workshop. Soon, they’ll be dazzling lanterns lighting up the Zoo after dark.

Take a peek behind the scenes as this year’s Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild, presented by Publix, comes together. Each display is handcrafted, and there’s a lot more to these lanterns than meets the eye. Soon, they’ll transform the Zoo into a trail filled with thousands of lights and scenes.

The festival opens November 13, and we have a feeling these are going to look a little different once the lights are on. Planning to see it for yourself? Now is the time to get your tickets, with the lowest prices of the season available until November 1!

Don’t wait until the lights are on to make your plans. Grab your tickets through the link in our bio and secure your date!

#CentralFloridaZoo #AsianLanternFestival #FamilyFun #CentralFloridaFamilies by @centralflzoo

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6 days ago

Thanksgiving break will be here before you know it and we’ve got three days of animal adventures, hands-on activities, and plenty of opportunities to explore!

Thanksgiving Camp at the Zoo gives young animal lovers a chance to get curious, discover more about wildlife and nature, and make the most of their days off from school.

📅 November 23–25, 2026
⏰ 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
🐾 Ages 6–8 and 9–12

Make a plan for the school break and reserve your camper’s spot today with the link in our bio!

#CentralFloridaZoo #ThanksgivingBreak #ThanksgivingCamp #SchoolBreak by @centralflzoo

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6 days ago

There’s a lot to see around here, and PJ is a pretty good place to start. You can get a front row seat to this big guy on your next Zoo day.

And if you want to get even closer, Rhino Encounters give you the chance to meet PJ and learn more about this incredible animal up close. Book yours now with the link in our bio!

📸: @laurie0527

#CentralFloridaZoo #FamilyFun #ZooDay #Rhino #RhinoEncounter by @centralflzoo

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7 days ago