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Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens, Sanford

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Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens houses a small zoo in a tropical tree-filled setting that also features a tree-to-tree aerial course, water playground, miniature railway, and carousel. Visit the zoo and feed the giraffes, wander through the herpertarium to see reptiles and amphibians, and see the fossa, the largest predatory animal of Madagascar. In the adventure park, a zipline course runs through the tree canopy, allowing you to view the world as tree-dwelling animals do. Bring your swimsuit and cool off in the Wharton-Smith tropical splash ground. A little train takes you along a 1.6 km (1 mi) track through wetlands, woods, and a long tunnel. Add Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens and other attractions to your Sanford trip itinerary using our Sanford trip itinerary maker.
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  • an inexpensive and superb day out for younger children in the sunshine . The splash park was very popular so take a towel but the best thing ever was being allowed to feed a giraffe for $5 ! look... 
    an inexpensive and superb day out for younger children in the sunshine . The splash park was very popular so take a towel but the best thing ever was being allowed to feed a giraffe for $5 ! look...  more »
  • Beautiful place to spend the day or hours. Great place to get Education on Animals. Going back on Friday and taking neighbors children. My old Favorite was Maude the Elephant. Since past on; still... 
    Beautiful place to spend the day or hours. Great place to get Education on Animals. Going back on Friday and taking neighbors children. My old Favorite was Maude the Elephant. Since past on; still...  more »
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  • Decent sized perimeter spaced zoo. Not as many animals as I thought but fun none the less. If you buy your tickets online; before heading over you save about $2 per ticket. The entry experience was quick, fast, and easy. The staff was wonderful. Everyone was extremely friendly. They have a zipping lining excursion and trolley. It’s about 30 minutes from east Orlando. Snacks are priced well. They have a park area for the kids to play as well as a splash pad. Very clean and easy to navigate. Many of the animals were sleeping but I’m sure the heat played a role in that. Please if you are visiting in the summer time come prepared for the sun. Bring your sunscreen , bug repellent, head coverings, plenty of water and portable fans if you have.
  • Great wee zoo, not the biggest but packed with plenty to see. All the animals on show looked healthy and happy with clean and spacious cages. A nice touch was all the fans in the cages keeping the animals cool, which they were taking full advantage of. There are boardwalks all around the zoo, so no muddy or wet feet. They were replacing lots of the wooden fencing when we were there so it will look really nice when finished. There is a cafe and food booths in the zoo for food and drink. There are changing rooms available for the kids who get wet playing in the water fountains. Toilets are available. There is air conditioning in the gift shop, bear viewing room and exhibition centre. Lots of free parking outside the zoo. The highlight was getting to feed the giraffes ($5) for 3 lettuce leaves. There is also the chance to feed the animals in the petting zoo but this does run out quick so best do that early in the day.

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