Dads, Grandfathers Get Free Admission To The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens On Father’s Day
Celebrate Father’s Day with a deal for dad! All fathers and grandfathers will receive free admission to the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens on Sunday, June 16, 2024. Each free admission must be accompanied by a paid admission. Make it a memorable day filled with fun and adventure! Dads and grandpas can keep cool as they stroll along the shaded boardwalks and check out their favorite animals, or chill in the shade while the kids play at the splash pad. Whether he’s into birds, bears,
Sunset at the Zoo kicks off this Friday at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens
What: Summer means the fun is heating up in Central Florida, and the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens is giving families more time to soak it in—on a budget. Sunset at the Zoo will kick off on Friday, May 24. The Zoo reopens at 5 p.m. and offers wild fun until the sun goes down. Tickets are only $6 when purchased in advance – that’s more than 70% OFF the price of a General Admission Zoo ticket. Or grab a family 4-pack with 4 tickets, 4 hot dogs, and 4 drinks for just $44! May’s event
Celebrate Earth Day at the Central Florida Zoo
oin us for the largest combined Earth Day celebration in North America! The Zoo will have interactive activities, crafts and games that represent our love for the planet, including the chance to build a ‘Toad Abode’ for some helpful local wildlife at your own house. This is a party you don’t want to miss. By the time you leave, you’ll feel connected to nature and immersed in conservation. Let’s take action and celebrate! The Zoo will open to the public at 9 a.m., and the Party for the Planet will
FAIRWINDS Credit Union Sponsors Central Florida Zoo’s Bald Eagle Habitat
ORLANDO, FL (March 26, 2024) – The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens is proud to welcome FAIRWINDS Credit Union as the new sponsor of the bald eagle habitat. Seminole County Commissioner Andria Herr, Patricia Rawlings representing Seminole County Commissioner Amy Lockhart, Sanford City Manager Norton Bonaparte, Seminole County Chamber president and CEO, Rebekah Arthur, Zoo employees, and guests gathered at the bald eagle habitat for a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, March 25. FAIRWINDS has long
Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens and SunRail bring back 'Choo-Choo to the Zoo' for Spring Break
All aboard! SunRail and the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens are offering families a fun way to visit the zoo this spring break. Choo-Choo to the Zoo will run Friday, March 15th and then again, March 18th through March 22nd. Visitors can ride SunRail to the Sanford station, and then hop on a free “Choo-Choo to the Zoo” themed shuttle which will transport them to the front gate of the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens in less than 15 minutes. Return shuttle times are timed with
Enjoy an Extra Hour at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens This Spring Break
The Zoo will open till 5 p.m. for two weeks of spring break 2024 What: Enjoy another hour to explore your WILD side this spring break! From March 15th to March 29th, the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens will stay open an extra hour for two weeks of Spring Break 2024. With daily Keeper Chats and an additional feeding time for Barnyard Buddies at 3 p.m., the extra hour gives you extra chances to spend with your favorite animals too!" Final Zoo entry during Spring Break is at 4:15
VyStar Credit Union Opens Fourth Branch in Seminole County Expanding Growth and Economic Impact in
Jacksonville, Florida — VyStar Credit Union is proud to announce its Altamonte Springs location is now open at 151 N. SR 434 in Altamonte Springs, Florida. This is VyStar’s 75th full-service branch and joins branches in Sanford, Oviedo, and Lake Mary in Seminole County. “We’re excited to open our Altamonte Springs branch and expand our credit union’s presence in Central Florida,” said VyStar EVP/Chief Operations Officer Chad Meadows. “VyStar’s fourth branch in Seminole County will provide residents and
VyStar Credit Union Opens Fourth Branch in Seminole County Expanding Growth and Economic Impact in Altamonte Springs
Jacksonville, Florida — VyStar Credit Union is proud to announce its Altamonte Springs location is now open at 151 N. SR 434 in Altamonte Springs, Florida. This is VyStar’s 75th full-service branch and joins branches in Sanford, Oviedo, and Lake Mary in Seminole County. “We’re excited to open our Altamonte Springs branch and expand our credit union’s presence in Central Florida,” said VyStar EVP/Chief Operations Officer Chad Meadows. “VyStar’s fourth branch in Seminole County will provide residents and
Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens thanks sponsors of Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild
SANFORD, Fla. (Nov. 30, 2023) — People are already buzzing about this year’s Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild, presented by Publix, at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens. The event, which includes a 3/4-mile path of handcrafted, larger-than-life lanterns, has become a holiday tradition. But the keystone event would not be possible without the support of generous local sponsors. Today, the Zoo is extending its thanks for those sponsors. Publix is the event’s presenting sponsor,
VyStar Celebrates National Veterans and Military Families Month
Events Throughout November will Honor Veterans and Active-Duty Service Members Jacksonville, Florida - VyStar is celebrating National Veterans and Military Families Month and Veterans Day by offering special product offers, community events and recognitions to honor past and present military members and their families in North and Central Florida and Georgia. Supporting the brave men and women of our military and their families has been a focus of our credit union since we were founded at Naval Air
Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens offers sponsorship opportunities for popular Asian Lantern Festival
SANFORD, Fla. (October 18, 2023) — Returning for the fourth time this year, the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens’ Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild, presented by Publix, has quickly established itself as the top holiday activity in Seminole County and one of the top holiday events in Central Florida. There are currently sponsorship opportunities available that would allow your company to gain exposure to more than 85,000 consumers in a two-month period. The festival saw 89,768 visitors in
Tickets now on sale for Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild, presented by Publix at Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens
SANFORD, Fla. (Oct. 9, 2023) — There’s great news for those who are already planning their holiday event calendar this year – tickets are now on sale for Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild, one of the most popular holiday events of the past few years. The event, a Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens tradition, will run on select nights from November 17, 2023 to January 14, 2024. Publix is the presenting sponsor. The festival features dazzling, larger-than-life handcrafted lanterns illuminated in
VyStar Credit Union Opens New Branch, Contact Center Hub in Winter Park
Jacksonville, Florida — VyStar Credit Union is proud to announce its Winter Park branch is now open at 605 North Orlando Avenue in Winter Park, Florida. The Winter Park branch is VyStar’s 71st full-service branch and joins Downtown Orlando and Winter Garden branches as its third location in Orange County. Winter Park is one of our dynamic HUB locations with both a branch and a Contact Center in the same building. This allows employees to pivot as needed to provide exceptional service for members how and
Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild, presented by Publix, returns for fourth year at ?Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens
SANFORD, Fla. (September 12, 2023) — One of the most anticipated and beloved holiday events of the past few years is back for another year of magic at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens. The Zoo today announced that the dazzling displays of Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild will return on select nights from November 17, 2023, to January 14, 2024. Central Florida’s favorite grocery store, Publix, will return as the festival’s presenting sponsor. “We’re thrilled to offer those in Central
VyStar Credit Union Opens New Branch, Contact Center Hub in Winter Park
Jacksonville, Florida — VyStar Credit Union is proud to announce its Winter Park branch is now open at 605 North Orlando Avenue in Winter Park, Florida. The Winter Park branch is VyStar’s 71st full-service branch and joins Downtown Orlando and Winter Garden branches as its third location in Orange County. Winter Park is one of our dynamic HUB locations with both a branch and a Contact Center in the same building. This allows employees to pivot as needed to provide exceptional service for members how and