The Brief Kids can get free admission to the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens during the month of August. The Central Florida Zoo is home to more than 350 animals, including two new giraffes. The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens is offering a way for kids to visit for free this summer. The zoo is giving kids ages 12 and younger free admission with the purchase of an adult ticket. The Central Florida Zoo is home to more than 350 animals, including rhinos, cheetahs and snakes.