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Third sloth, Dumpling, dies after Sloth World rescue

Dumpling is the third former Sloth World sloth lost since their rescue

by Chloe Greenberg May 5, 2026May 5, 2026

Dumpling was one of the 13 sloths rescued from unopened attraction Sloth World and transferred to the Central Florida Zoo.

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Habanero is second sloth to die after rescue from Sloth World

Now, 11 rescued sloths remain under the Central Florida Zoo’s care

by Chloe Greenberg May 4, 2026May 4, 2026

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Rescued Sloth World sloths survive first nights at Central Florida Zoo

All 13 sloths made it through their first two nights under the zoo’s care

by Chloe Greenberg April 27, 2026April 27, 2026

Central Florida Zoo extends weekend hours through May

The Sanford-based zoo will be open for an extra hour beginning this weekend through May 25.

by McKenna Schueler April 2, 2026April 2, 2026

Central Florida Zoo is now giving wild behind-the-scenes tours

Zoo Insider Tours give visitors a closer look at animal care, conservation efforts and daily zoo operations

by Juanita Olarte February 16, 2026February 16, 2026

Asian Lantern Festival is back at Central Florida Zoo this November

The all-ages holiday event heads back into the wild world of Central Florida Zoo this fall

by Azlyn Cato September 22, 2025September 22, 2025

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Central Florida Zoo welcomes rare, vulnerable baby fossas

by Emmy Bailey August 28, 2025

Central Florida Zoo celebrates 50th anniversary this weekend in Sanford

Adult tickets are $19.75, get it?

by Lola Fontanez July 2, 2025August 24, 2025

Asian Lantern Festival returns to Central Florida Zoo in November

The cultural celebration takes place select nights Nov. 15 to Jan. 19

by Kendal Asbury August 28, 2024August 5, 2025

Cougar at the Central Florida Zoo predicts Super Bowl winner and who are we to disagree?

Boone the cougar is ready for kickoff

by Alexandra Sullivan February 8, 2024March 19, 2025

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Central Florida Zoo reopens after Hurricane Ian closure, damages expected to exceed $800,000

by Gabby Macogay October 26, 2022August 14, 2024

SunRail and Central Florida Zoo brings back free ‘Choo-Choo to the Zoo’ service this summer

Free? Yes.

by Nicolle Osorio June 8, 2022July 25, 2024

Brews Around the Zoo returns to Central Florida Zoo this April

by Ashley Maria Bermudez March 29, 2022April 12, 2025

The Central Florida Zoo wants your exotic pets

Clarissa MoonMay 13, 2019August 15, 2024

Central Florida Zoo animals get extra care during freezing temperatures

Monivette CordeiroJanuary 5, 2018December 30, 2023

Central Florida Zoo will soon have its own Sonny’s BBQ

Ken StoreyDecember 27, 2017July 19, 2025

Central Florida Zoo plans $85 million renovation

Deanna FerranteApril 11, 2017May 13, 2024

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TripAdvisor’s booking service stops offering tickets for physical animal interactions

Martina SmithOctober 13, 2016May 16, 2024

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The Central Florida Zoo wants you to name this baby warthog

Cooper SmithJuly 6, 2015October 9, 2023

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Meet Central Florida Zoo’s two new leopards

Jacki MickJuly 8, 2014March 3, 2025