Guests can brush, mingle and make new four-legged friends in this interactive experience
Susan Wenner
Today, 09:12 AM
Get ready to meet the G.O.A.T.s!The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens is inviting guests to step inside its all-new Barnyard Walkthrough Goat Encounter, where visitors can brush, interact with and get up close to a lively herd of 12 Nigerian dwarf and pygmy goats.
The Barnyard Walkthrough Goat Encounter is included with Zoo admission and will be available 1pm-3pm on Saturdays & Sundays beginning June 6 & 7.
This hands-on, complimentary goat brushing experience allows guests to enter the barnyard as the goats roam freely, creating a fun, relaxed environment where memorable moments happen naturally and connect with the animals in a meaningful way.
“This is part of our ongoing effort to expand interactive animal experiences across the Zoo,” said Bob Chabot, COO. “From rhinos and giraffes to now goats, we’re creating more ways for guests to create connections with the animals.”
This encounter adds to the Zoo’s growing lineup of interactive animal experiences designed to bring guests closer than ever to wildlife.
Guests can also take part in the Rhino Encounter, offering an up-close experience with one of the Zoo’s most impressive residents, PJ, the Greater one-horned rhino. Visitors can experience the excitement on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 11:30 a.m., 11:50 a.m., and 12:10 p.m. Pricing is $25 per Annual Pass Holder and $30 per non-Pass Holder. For more information and to book an encounter, click here.
Another guest favorite is giraffe feeding where visitors can meet Gage, the Zoo’s giraffe, and come face-to-face as he gently leans down to take a treat right from your hand. Giraffe feeding is available daily from 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and is $6 per person and $5 for Annual Passholders.
Together, these encounters continue to expand opportunities for guests to connect with animals in meaningful, memorable and hands-on ways during their visit to the Zoo.
For more information about the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens, visit www.centralfloridazoo.org.
About the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens
The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens is home to more than 350 animals in Sanford, Florida. As a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, it is a leader in conservation, creating connections that inspire people to take action for wildlife. The Zoo is an affordable, family-friendly experience supported by private donations and gate admission.
The Zoo is one of a small number of privately operated, non-profit zoos in the country accredited by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA), and serves as a valuable community resource that enhances the quality of life in Central Florida. By bringing guests face-to-face with animals they may never encounter in the wild, the Zoo is dedicated to the preservation and conservation of wildlife worldwide. More information is available at www.centralfloridazoo.org.
