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Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

3755 W. Seminole Blvd, Sanford, FL, US, | Directions
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The Central Florida Zoo was first established as the Sanford Zoo in 1923 when a rhesus monkey was given to the Elks Club in Sanford by a traveling circus. More animals were added to the collection, held by the Sanford Fire Department, including a female monkey, a bulldog, a skunk, an opossum, a raccoon and a squirrel.

 

Zoo explorers of all ages can jump into the Wharton-Smith Tropical Splash Ground for a quick and easy way to beat the heat.

 

The Wharton-Smith Tropical Splash Ground features streams, sprinklers and sprays creating a cool oasis inside the Central Florida Zoo. With water features including an animal features, raining trees, and a bucket dump, it’s the perfect place for kids of all ages.

The Tropical Splash Ground is included in your regular Zoo admission.

 

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