Central Florida Zoo

Central Florida Zoological & Botanical Gardens is a 116-acre (47 ha) zoo and botanical garden located north of Orlando, Florida at the intersection of I-4 and Hwy 17-92 near the city of Sanford. The zoo is now home to over 400 animals, visitors can take advantage of educational opportunities including keeper chats and animal encounters. Central Florida Zoological & Botanical Gardens was founded in 1923 and is based in Sanford, Florida.