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  • Archway entrance of the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens.

    A Wild Adventure Awaits at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

    Escape into the wild at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens! The Zoo was first established in 1923 as the Sanford Zoo, when a rhesus monkey was given to the Elks Club in Sanford by a traveling circus. Today, the Central Florida Zoo is home to more than 350 animals representing more than 100…

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  • Q&A with a Sloth Conservationist. Photo Credit: Justin Mott/Kindred Guardians Project

    Q&A with a Sloth Conservationist

    Monique Pool is the founder of Green Heritage Fund Suriname. The foundation’s mission is to move all Surinamers to make wise decisions for the sustainable use of natural resources. This month, Monique will share her work with sloths in presentation on our Facebook and YouTube Live. She was kind enough to answer some questions for…

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  • Preschool Fun: Farm Animals!

    Preschool Fun: Farm Animals!

    Knock knock. (Who’s there?)Cows go. (Cows go who?)NO! Cows go moo! In case you haven’t figured it out, this week’s preschool theme is farm animals! So, let’s have some fun!  Start by asking your child a few questions. This lets you hear their thoughts and makes them feel heard!  Where do cows live?  What sound…

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Orange County Library System will be closed starting at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, November 27 and remain closed through Friday, November 29 in observance of Thanksgiving. The library system will resume normal business hours on Saturday, November 30. Learn more about library closures >

Upcoming Southwest Branch Closure

Southwest Branch will be closed Monday, December 2 through Thursday, December 5 for replacement of the HVAC system. The book drop will remain open. We plan to reopen for normal business hours on Friday, December 6.