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Recently, the Zoo welcomed a playful otter named Fern. She joins fellow otter, Molly, in the Zoo’s North American river otter habitat. Otters are incredibly intelligent and social, and Fern has quickly adapted to her new home with Molly.
“Fern's arrival at the Central Florida Zoo not only provides an opportunity for fun, but also raises awareness about an important native species,” said CEO Richard E. Glover, Jr.
The Zoo’s North American otter's habitat is sponsored by Wekiva Island.
“Fern is a great example of the special wildlife found right here in Central Florida—that both the Zoo and Wekiva Island are dedicated to protecting,” said Bill Weinaug, owner of Wekiva Island. “We are thrilled that Molly now has a friend joining her.”
North American river otters are found in fresh water and coastal marine habitats in North America, just like the Wekiva River.
Funding for the construction of the Zoo’s River Otter habitat was donated by Sean and Nina Barth
Visuals are available here.
The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens is open 7 days a week, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. During the month of August, kids 12 and younger can get in free with the purchase of an adult ticket! Take advantage of the last weeks of summer with some family fun by visiting your favorite animals and cooling off in the splash pad.
The offer is only available at the gate and cannot be reserved online. One children’s ticket is available for free with the purchase of one adult ticket. The offer cannot be combined with any other deal or discount and is not applicable to group rates. It is only valid for General Admission Zoo tickets and does not apply to Sunset at the Zoo or other activities.
For more information about the Central Florida Zoo, visit www.centralfloridazoo.org.
About the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens
The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens is home to more than 350 animals in Sanford, Florida. As a not-for-profit organization, it is a leader in conservation, creating connections that inspire people to take action for wildlife. More information is available at www.centralfloridazoo.org.
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