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Events at CFAR

Events at Central Florida Animal Reserve bring together education, community, and support for animal welfare. From scheduled programs to private gatherings, CFAR events are designed to engage guests while respecting the needs of animal residents.

Event availability varies throughout the year and many events require advance registration.

People sit at picnic tables eating, while a group of people stand on a porch in front of a decorated building during an outdoor gathering under a partly cloudy sky.
An orange paw print icon with four toes and a pad, displayed on a black background, representing the Central Florida Animal Reserve.
A solid green paw print icon with four toes and a central pad represents the Central Florida Animal Reserve on a black background.

Event Sponsorships

Sponsoring an event at CFAR is a meaningful way to support education, animal care, and community engagement. Event sponsorships help make programs possible while offering visibility and alignment with CFAR’s mission.

Sponsorship opportunities vary by event and may include recognition before, during, or after the event.

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Upcoming Events

Upcoming events include educational programs, seasonal experiences, and special opportunities to engage with CFAR’s mission.

Flyer for Big Cat Derby Day at Central Florida Animal Reserve on May 2, 2026, featuring horse racing, a tiger, red roses, and event details.
  • May 2, 2026

Big Cat Derby Day 2026

Join us to watch the 152nd Kentucky Derby as we celebrate with Bourbon, Big Cats, and a “Cat-Themed” Hat Contest
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Private Events

CFAR offers private event opportunities for organizations, businesses, and groups seeking a unique and purposeful setting. Private events are coordinated through CFAR’s group visit program and are planned in advance to ensure appropriate staffing and animal welfare considerations.

Private events may include guided or self-guided formats depending on group size and goals. Visit our group sales page to learn more about private events.

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Past Events

Past events highlight CFAR’s history of community engagement and educational programming.

Event flyer for Central Florida Animal Reserve’s Sip & Stroll on March 8, 2026, from 2-5 PM, featuring wine glasses and a lion with a zebra stripe background.
  • March 8, 2026

Sip & Stroll – Spring 2026

Come enjoy an afternoon of fine wines paired with unique cheeses and a stroll with some of the most amazing creatures in the world!
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  • November 2, 2025

Sip & Stroll – Fall 2025

Imagine an evening where fine wine meets fierce beauty – where every sip supports a cause as powerful as the creatures it protects. Featuring Live Music by Asli Goncer.
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A man orders drinks at an outdoor bar called "The Whiskey Wagon," where a server prepares beverages in a rustic trailer setup.
  • October 11, 2025

Cat Tales & Cocktails – Fall 2025

You are cordially invited to the “Cat Tales and Cocktails” event at the Central Florida Animal Reserve. We are thrilled to invite you and your family to an evening of feline fascination, conservation education, delightful cocktails by The Whiskey Wagon, and a special conservation message by Dr. K. Simba Wiltz.
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Event poster with images of a tiger and lion, text reads: "Vintage Vino Goes Wild, a fundraiser for Central Florida Animal Reserve, Friday, July 25, 2025, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm.
  • July 25, 2025

Vintage Vino Goes Wild

On Friday, July 25, 2025, CFAR will host “Vintage Vino Goes Wild – A Fundraiser for CFAR“ at the charming Vintage Vino in downtown Kissimmee. This one-of-a-kind evening will feature fine wine, engaging stories from the world of big cat care, and the opportunity to make a real difference. Every guest in attendance will have the opportunity to participate in an educational wine and cheese tasting led by John Siudut, proprietor of Vintage Vino. In addition, guests will also receive a ticket for a tour of Central Florida Animal Reserve –home to some of the world’s most majestic animals: lions, tigers, leopards, and cougars.
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A group of people gathers outdoors, some seated and some standing, as a man in a white shirt from Central Florida Animal Reserve speaks to the audience near a table.
  • March 9, 2025

Sip & Stroll – Spring 2025

Come and be a part of the Central Florida Animal Reserve’s semi-annual Big Cat Sip and Stroll fundraising event celebrating “The Spring Collection!” Indulge in an afternoon filled with the exquisite flavors of fine wines, embark on a captivating walking tour to admire our majestic big cats, and participate in the excitement of our silent auction. Join us for a delightful day of fellowship and fine wine for a cause!
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