SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens is celebrating its 50th anniversary next month with a limited-time historical gallery and discounted ticket prices, the zoo announced on Wednesday.
The celebration will happen from July 4-6. The historical gallery, which will be located in the Wayne Densch building, will feature photos, milestones, memories and behind-the-scenes moments from the zoo’s 50 years of existence.
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“The Zoo has come a long way since opening our gates on July 4, 1975, with the help of passionate citizens, Seminole County’s donation of a low-cost, long-term lease of 106 acres and visionary leadership from the Zoo’s first director, Jack Hanna,” CEO Richard E. Glover Jr. said in a statement. “This kickoff celebration is our way of saying thank you to the community that has supported us every step of the way.”
The zoo’s tickets will also have “throwback pricing,” officials said, discounted 20%. Adult and senior tickets will be $19.75 -- a tribute to the year the zoo opened. Child tickets will be $16.75.
For more information about the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens 50th anniversary weekend celebration, you can visit their website here.