The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens Education Department offers programs that combine animal encounters, hands‑on discovery and outdoor activities to teach visitors of all ages about wildlife and conservation. Programs are designed to inspire curiosity, encourage stewardship of the planet and provide experiential learning beyond the classroom.
Offerings include Cub Club for preschoolers ages 2–5, school‑break camps such as Fall Break Camp on Nov. 24–26, one‑day MLK Day and Presidents’ Day camps, a week‑long Spring Break camp organized by age group, and Summer Camps for children ages 5–17 with a variety of themes. Homeschool families can join monthly Homeschool ZOOventures sessions that blend STEM lessons with animal experiences, and the zoo partners with Sanford Middle School’s Pre‑Vet Program to give students hands‑on exposure to animal care and veterinary facilities.
The zoo also provides mobile outreach through Zoo to You, bringing ambassador animals and interactive activities to schools, libraries and community centers across Central Florida. For more information, contact the Education Department at 407‑323‑4450 ext. 123 or email education@centralfloridazoo.org.
Press release issued by Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens:
https://www.centralfloridazoo.org/wild-about-learning-educational-adventures-at-thecentral-florida-zoo-botanical-gardens/
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