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Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens — Sanford, Florida

Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

Photo: Zrowny, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons. The roadside welcome sign for the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens, flanked by an elephant sculpture.

Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens in Sanford: best for ages 0-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, 13-17; Nonpeak: Adult (13-54) $21.95 online / $26.95 onsite; Child (3-12) $16.95 / $18.95; Senior (55+) $17.95 / $22.95.

Address3755 W Seminole Blvd, Sanford, FL 32771
HoursOpen daily 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., with weekends and select days until 5:00 p.m.; last admission 3:30 p.m.; closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day (venue).
PricesNonpeak: Adult (13-54) $21.95 online / $26.95 onsite; Child (3-12) $16.95 / $18.95; Senior (55+) $17.95 / $22.95
Price notesPeak pricing applies on all weekends and select holidays/dates (adult online $23.95 / onsite $28.95 per the venue's tickets page); the venue advertises about $5 off per ticket when buying online in advance. Children 2 and younger free. Parking is free. AZA reciprocal discount at the admissions window and OCLS Local Wanderer admission - see Perks. Annual Pass: Family $139.95 (2 adults and up to 6 children/grandchildren under 18).
Age notesOfficial pricing tiers: Child (ages 3-12); Adult (13-54); Senior (55+); children ages 2 and younger FREE.
BookingTickets are sold online in advance (online price is lower) and at the gate; no timed reservation is required for general admission.
Suggested timeAbout 3.5 hours
ParkingFree parking (venue tickets page).
Verified perk: AZA Reciprocal Admission discountAZA reciprocal admission discount for members of participating AZA zoos and aquariums; discounted tickets must be purchased at the Zoo's admissions window and member ID is required (venue tickets page).
Verified perk: OCLS Local Wanderer library passFree general admission for the passholder and 3 guests with a reserved OCLS Local Wanderer pass (OCLS partner page). Program rules: see the Local Wanderer note in report.md.

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Venue details last verified November 5, 2026 against official sources. Hours and prices change — check the official site before you go. FamilyDay AI is a free planning tool for parents; we list only facts we have verified, and we never invent ratings or reviews.