Hello fellow travels and welcome back!
As Florida starts to re-open its doors for locals and travelers alike, we wanted to share our experiences with our followers who may be wondering what travel to Florida will be like post COVID-19. We wanted to showcase some incredible places for you and your family to go that help support our local community and what better way to beat the stay at home blues then with a trip to the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens!
An Interesting History…
Did you know that the Central Florida Zoo has been around Central Florida since the 1920’s?! Established in 1923, The Sanford Zoo as it was formally known began when a rhesus monkey was given to the Elks Club by a traveling circus! Several more animals were later added by the Sanford Fire Department. For all you history buffs out there, check out the zoo’s humble beginnings here!
What is there to see?
Currently, there are more than 350 animals that range from tiny poisonous frogs to a huge endangered Indian Rhino. The zoo also shines the spotlight on some Florida locals such as the Florida black bear and the American alligators.
The Zoo’s commitment to help conserve and help endangered animals is one of the many reasons they have been recognized and accredited by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums, which means that this zoo meets the highest standards of animal care and welfare. Currently, there are only 240 zoo’s and/or aquariums around the world that hold this incredible honor.
Stop and smell the flowers!
In addition to all the incredible animals, you can experience the breathtaking flora all around you throughout the botanical gardens. The beauty of the flowers is matched by serenity you feel as you stroll through the animal exhibits. I will say I have been to many zoo’s in my lifetime, but never have I ever seen so many butterflies flying everywhere you look.
What is there to do?
One of the most interesting things that I learned from going to the Central Florida Zoo was the array of activities that you can do! There is something for all ages. You can glide through the trees in the Seminole Area Adventures, Chat with a Zookeeper, take a whirl on the carousel, feed some hungry giraffes, and so much more! Then, after you are all done with the all the physical activities, kick back, relax, and let your little ones play at the Wharton-Smith Tropical Splash Ground (my son’s favorite). For more animal attractions, click here!
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- Rope Course at Central Florida Zoo
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- Splash Pad
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- Splash Zone
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- Playground at the Central Florida Zoo
Your safety is the Zoo’s number One priority!
Sunset at the zoo? Yes, please!
Are you over 21? If so, take advantage of the zoo’s fun (adult-only) event for just $5!!! Kick back, relax and have a drink while enjoying live music every third Thursday of each month! For more details, click here! 
The fight is not over…
What can we do to help!!!!!
Right now, the zoo is looking to raise $500k by the end of August and the rest by the end of the year! We can do this by raising awareness and share the positive impact that the Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Garden’s has in our community. You can help by going to the zoo or donating to help raise the funds to keep this incredible historic zoo open for everyone to enjoy!
Do you want to go? WIN FREE TICKETS TO THE ZOO!!!
At MyWanderFull World, we truly believe in the importance of conservation and preservation of all species is. Which is why we are giving away 2 free tickets for the zoo as well as one of our favorite furry friends to accompany you on your adventure! We would love for you to be an animal ambassador and spread awareness of this incredible zoo!
All you have to do is leave a comment below with your favorite animal and share this article with your friends on social media. You will then be automatically entered for the drawing which will take places July 2nd, 2020!!!
A BIG thank you!
We want to thank the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens for an incredible opportunity to witness all you do for the animals and the community. We will continue our efforts to share our experiences with our fellow travels who love animals as much as we do.
