Robert Fugate

Review of Central Florida Zoo and Botani...

Lived in Orlando for 21 years and decided to try t...

Lived in Orlando for 21 years and decided to try this zoo and compare it to Lowry Park in Tampa. My navigation system took me off I-4, 2 or 3 exits where I should have gotten off. Called and asked about nearest intersection to get to the Zoo. All I got was go back to I-4, no other information was given like nearest intersection, besides it's off US 17. There were signs through town pointing this way but no mileage indicators. Once found there was a very small dirt parking lot. Very nice splash pool for the kids so bring bathing suit and dry clothes with towel, seats for the parents to watch. Park is very small with animals which is kept very clean. They also have a zip line that looked like it was nothing but walking on boards 20 ft over head. After seeing at all the animals in 1 hour, we ate at the snack bar which took just as long to order, wait, and eat the food. Great for small kids, but Tampa Lowry Park wins hands down.