Name: Invasive Plant Removal at the Central Florida Zoo
Start: 2025-10-29T09:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-10-29T12:00:00-04:00
Location: Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

Invasive Plant Removal at the Central Florida Zoo

Join us at the Central FL Zoo! We'll be removing invasive plants to protect biodiversity. Free zoo admission for volunteers afterward.
About this Event

The Seminole Education, Restoration, and Volunteer (SERV) Program and the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens* invite you to participate in a fun invasive plant removal project! Help to protect biodiversity and reduce the spread of harmful invasive species. Please plan to get muddy during the event. After the removal, volunteers can explore the Zoo for the day!

DATE/TIME: Wednesday, 10/29/25, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

KICK-OFF: Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens, 3755 W Seminole Blvd, Sanford, FL 32771. Meet by the tortoise statue in the front of the Zoo, across from ticketing.

COST: Free!

ATTIRE: Closed toe shoes are required (e.g. boots, water shoes, old sneakers that can get wet). Old clothes and work gloves are recommended.

ADDITIONAL: Bring your own water to drink. Sun protection and bug protection may also be desired.

LIABILITY FORM: Please fill out both of the below waivers beforehand.

1) Zoo waiver (to complete online, must create online account):

https://centralfloridazoo.galaxydigital.com/need/joinTeam/?hash_t=26o8g1grYdspT9EXehyUd0aVsAlS0r7k%2FaAGXmXsbO7vTVSGlWROCIQC%2BGuXzhmThiJjoEnbzi7fN1twM3TY5A%3D%3D&hash_s=b98o5oxxRqU49WXNEmc6wt0gRU%2B28mcKe%2BQCRV7avlR%2Fq5idwGIPFRBpnnq9rX1PJUxpBh8qFNgYVR8WPyX4Kw%3D%3D

2) Seminole County liability form (links at bottom of SERV webpage; print and bring with you):

https://www.seminolecountyfl.gov/departments-services/environmental-services/watershed-management/serv-program

CONTACT: Elizabeth Stephens ([email protected]; 407-665-2457)

*The Zoo is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit that is an affordable family experience supported by private donations and gate admission. We are one of a small number of private, non-profit, Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA)-accredited zoos in the country, which requires that we maintain the highest standards in animal welfare, conservation, education, veterinary care, and more. We bring the world of animals to our guests who may never have the opportunity to see these animals in the wild and we are dedicated to the preservation and conservation of animals worldwide.