Central Florida Zoo Celebrates LGBTQ+ Pride During June’s Sunset at the Zoo

The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens is turning up the color, music and summertime fun during the second Sunset at the Zoo, presented by Orlando Health with additional support from the Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center.

On Friday, June 26, celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride during an evening of family-friendly fun, diversity, inclusion and community.

Guests can explore the Zoo after hours while enjoying live music and entertainment, festive food trucks and treats, local vendors and interactive activities. The evening will also include special animal enrichment opportunities, additional keeper chats, Barnyard Buddies encounters and giraffe feedings.

During Sunset at the Zoo, doors reopen at 5 p.m. and the Zoo offers up fun until the sun goes down. Last admission for each event is 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are just $6 per person when purchased online and $8 per person at the gate. The event is separate from day admission and is not included for Annual Passholders. Families can also purchase a $46 Family 4-Pack, which includes 4 tickets, 4 hot dogs and 4 sodas, online only.

To purchase tickets, click here.

To view or download photos, click here.



For more information, visit https://www.centralfloridazoo.org/event/sunset-june/.

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 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, it is a leader in conservation, creating connections that inspire people to take action for wildlife. The Zoo is an affordable, family-friendly experience supported by private donations and gate admission.



The Zoo is one of a small number of privately operated, non-profit zoos in the country accredited by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA), and serves as a valuable community resource that enhances the quality of life in Central Florida. By bringing guests face-to-face with animals they may never encounter in the wild, the Zoo is dedicated to the preservation and conservation of wildlife worldwide. More information is available at  www.centralfloridazoo.org.