The mission of the Arboretum is to provide UCF students, faculty, staff, and the greater community of Central Florida a comprehensive environmental and outdoor living laboratory for education, research, recreation, and human interaction with ecosystem functions. Admission is free for recreational areas, and interpretive programs for school and organizational groups are offered.
With hundreds of species of animal and plant life, the 82-acre Arboretum stands as a longstanding symbol of UCF's dedication to educating students and the community about nature, while protecting our environment. The Arboretum consists of three programs: natural lands, where recreational and learning opportunities exists, restoration lands, where 8 acres of the Arboretum are being converted to historic habitat conditions, and demonstration landscapes, where different landscape themes are demonstrated throughout the campus.
