Caution about Gopher Tortoises while Parking
Gopher tortoises call UCF home — especially near the Bounce House! With 800+ acres of natural habitat on campus, these protected animals are everywhere. Be mindful of these small Knights by avoiding parking/walking near burrows, containing your trash, and leaving critters be. Tailgate like a tortoise, go slow and enjoy the view!
- The gopher tortoise, Gopherus polyphemus, is a species of tortoise native to the southeastern United States.
- Gopher tortoises are protected by state and federal law, so it is important to remember to share the space and to not get too close to the wildlife on campus!
- They are also keystone species in many Florida habitats, meaning the services they provide are vital to their ecosystems!
- Over 360 species, including burrowing owls, rabbits, mice, and indigo snakes all rely on the gopher tortoise’s burrows to live and thrive in their habitat.
UCF’s Arboretum & Sustainability Initiatives has a large team of student leaders and staff devoted to cultivating, celebrating, and communicating the value of plants, ecosystems, and biodiversity to human well-being. This includes management of over 800 acres of conservation area here on campus, providing habitat for threatened species as well as unique learning and recreational opportunities for students and the community.
Parking at the Pavilion
- Parking Attendees will be provided on the day of the reserved event to help you find your way around!
- Further information yet to be updated.
Parking near the Arboretum Office
- To use the code and register your vehicle, please click the link (You can only register your vehicle on the day of the event and for multiple day events you will need to register your vehicle each day.) Click here to register vehicle
- Click the button that says, “Register for Event.”
- Type in the code 8C1A65 and click the button that says, “Validate Code.”
- Next, type in the following information: License Plate Number, State, Make, Model, Color, First Name, Last Name, Email, and Phone Number. Then click submit.
- You will then be directed to a confirmation page and a confirmation email will be sent to you.
- This parking permit is only valid in our gravel lot next to our office. Vehicles parked in in employee, reserved, and service spaces are subject to citations.
- After registering, please bring your confirmation email into our office for a receipt to display on your dashboard.
More Visiting Information
*For the full list of Football Gameday parking, click here.