Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens: Skip The Line Ticket

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Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens: Skip The Line Ticket

About this experience

Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens is an outdoor attraction in Sanford, near Orlando, combining a working zoo with native and exotic wildlife across landscaped botanical grounds. This skip-the-line ticket is admission to the full zoo and botanical gardens, giving direct entry without queuing at the gate. The zoo is home to over 400 animals, including clouded leopards, cheetahs, warthogs, cobras, rattlesnakes, bald eagles, and the American alligator, a species native to Florida's wetlands. Guests explore the grounds at their own pace, with the zoo's guides and keepers on hand throughout the site. Admission covers the full zoo and botanical gardens, plus access to the Wharton-Smith Tropical Splash Ground, a water play area suited to younger visitors, and the KaBOOM! Playground. Free parking is included. Giraffe feeding sessions, rhinoceros encounters, and Barnyard Buddies feeding sessions are available on site as hosted experiences led by the zoo's staff, but are not part of the standard ticket and carry separate fees. The zoo is fully wheelchair accessible. For more Orlando attractions, the city offers a wide range of family-friendly and outdoor options within easy reach of Sanford. Live animals are not sold through this listing. Any animals encountered are part of the visit and none leaves with the guest.

Highlights

  • Skip the line and enter Central Florida Zoo directly
  • Home to over 400 animals including cheetahs and clouded leopards
  • Spot bald eagles, cobras, rattlesnakes and American alligators
  • Explore landscaped botanical gardens alongside the wildlife
  • Located in Sanford, a short drive from central Orlando
  • Admission covers the full zoo and botanical gardens

What is included

  • Skip-the-line admission to Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens
  • Wharton-Smith Tropical Splash Ground
  • KaBOOM! Playground
  • Free parking

Not included

  • Rhinoceros Encounters
  • Giraffe Feeding
  • Barnyard Buddies Feeding

Cancellation terms

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience.

Booking questions

What should I check before booking Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens: Skip The Line Ticket?

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Can I cancel this ticket?

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Will this experience be in my language?

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What is included with the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens skip-the-line ticket?

The ticket includes skip-the-line admission to the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens, access to the Wharton-Smith Tropical Splash Ground and KaBOOM! Playground, and free parking.

What is not included with the skip-the-line ticket?

Rhinoceros Encounters, Giraffe Feeding, and Barnyard Buddies Feeding are not included and would need to be arranged separately.

What animals can I see at Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens?

The zoo is home to a wide range of wildlife, including clouded leopards, leopards, cheetahs, warthogs, cobras, rattlesnakes, bald eagles, and American alligators.

Where is Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens located?

The zoo is located at 3755 W Seminole Blvd, Orlando, Florida.

Is Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the venue is wheelchair accessible.

What is the cancellation policy for this ticket?

This ticket is cancellable before a specified date; please check the booking details at the time of purchase for the exact cut-off.

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