The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens will be home to dragons this holiday season.

Here is a list of attractions that have announced closures due to Tropical Storm Helene as well as hurricane policies in place at Florida theme parks.

Throughout the summer, the Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens has hosted special events dedicated to cultural enrichment, and the final Sunset at the Zoo will be a celebration of Hispanic heritage.

Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens in Sanford is celebrating the addition of a slippery new furry friend.

There’s only 14 days left in summer vacation before school comes along to end it. So for parents looking for one more kids’ outing, Central Florida Zoo is offering free tickets.

The Asian Lantern Festival is back and is the Central Florida Zoo's biggest fundraiser to support education and conservation programs.

The popular Asian Lantern Festival is returning to the Central Florida Zoo this weekend.

This month’s Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens’ “Sunset at the Zoo” will have a focus on LGBTQ+ Pride.

Nearly two months after reopening, the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens has received a big dose of financial support to help with the recovery effort from Hurricane Ian.

The popular Asian Lantern Festival is returning to the Central Florida Zoo.

The Central Florida Zoo in Sanford announced that it will reopen to guests, nearly a month after Hurricane Ian ripped through Central Florida.

Three new sheep are roaming around the Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens, and they’re already meeting guests as of Monday, according to the zoo.

The Orianne Center for Indigo Conservation released 25 non-venomous, eastern indigo snakes into Alabama’s Conecuh National Forest on Saturday, according to a press release.

With high gas prices, we’re all looking for different ways to get around on a budget. The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens partnered with SunRail to offer a unique travel experience called Choo-Choo to the Zoo.

News 6 has teamed up with the Central Florida Zoo to give its Insiders a family 4-pack of tickets to the zoo along with four Sunrail passes so that you’re able to take part in the new adventure.

Most kids today don’t even know what a drive-in is. What better way to experience the traditional way to view a movie on the big screen than from your car.

The Central Florida Zoo in Sanford announced it is bringing back its Family Sunset at the Zoo event this summer.

The Brews Around the Zoo fundraiser returns to Sanford’s Central Florida Zoo.

You may enjoy the sights and sounds of the animals at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens but may not realize all it takes to operate and maintain.

News 6 has teamed up with the Central Florida Zoo to give away a family 4-pack of tickets.

You may have visited the zoo during the day to see the animals, but one local zoo is inviting visitors at night lighting up the zoo with a unique attraction.

The Central Florida Zoo will be all aglow starting this weekend.

Dino Ferri is the type of guy who doesn't sweat when the heat is on.

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The Central Florida Zoo is giving adults a way start their weekend early and enjoy the zoo for a low cost Thursday evening.

The Central Florida Zoo was among the businesses forced to close during the coronavirus pandemic creating a deficit in funding used to care for animals and the botanical gardens.

Rain will be a factor through the weekend

The Central Florida Zoo in partnership with Seminole County hosted a free COVID-19 vaccination event on Saturday.

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The Central Florida Zoo and the Florida Department of Health in Seminole County are teaming up for a vaccination event offering free tickets to the zoo.

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – Seminole County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday approved thousands of dollars in tourist development tax money for funding and maintenance of the Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens. | Shaq’s mansion discounted by $3M]The attraction has been struggling ever since the pandemic began, which led to low attendance and a loss in revenue. During the summer, zoo officials applied for Emergency Operating Funds and applied for an additional $300,000 to recover the money they lost during the shutdown. Zoo CEO Dino Ferri says the facility started its There Is No Zoo Without You fundraising campaign to help keep operations afloat. Our efforts today will ensure the Zoo will be enjoyed by all for years to come," he said in a news release.

Zoo CEO Dino Ferri said the zoo has likely lost out on millions of dollars in revenue from cancelled events. Despite having a good turnout over Labor Day weekend, the impact of COVID-19 continues to loom over the zoo. Currently, the zoo can only operate at 50% capacity -- thats about one thousand people inside the park at one time. To increase traction to the zoo, the campaign Theres No Zoo Without You was launched. As Central Florida deals with the effects of the pandemic, cities like Sanford are coming up with different ways to get business back on track.

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Garden launched a sustainability campaign Tuesday aimed at recovering from an economic blow to its revenue due to the coronavirus pandemic. The attraction said its suffered a loss of $1.5 million in its two-month closure meant to help stop the spread of COVID-19. In its public plea for support, the zoo is calling upon the community to help it survive the aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic. The Central Florida Zoo reports March and April as historically the busiest months for attendance. Though it reopened to the public in May, zoo officials say it needs to bridge the gap in its financial losses.

SANFORD, Fla. The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens announced it would be entering phase two of its reopening process alongside most of the state under Gov. The zoo initially closed March 14 as much of Central Florida scrambled to protect the health of guests at local attractions as COVID-19 quickly spread through the region. The zoo then entered its phase one of reopening on May 13. Based on current state guidelines, the zoos limited indoor venues will begin opening this week with capacity limits of 50% being monitored. Officials said the zoo will continue to offer a special hour on Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. where vulnerable guests may visit the park with additional accommodations.