Jacksonville Zoo

Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens    

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This 73-acre park is the only zoo in Florida's northeast. With over 2000 animals and 1000 plants, Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens is 1 of only 7 zoos in the … See more

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Aug 16, 2024
Very nice zoo it was better than I expected. When we went the animals were out so that was fun to see. most of the time they are hiding but here it was great. Full review by tori548
Aug 12, 2024
We’ve been to many zoos and this is hands down in the top five. Great exhibits, super diversity in animals, and plenty of family-friendly things here. Big animals (lions, elephants, giraffes, etc.) p… Full review by glaudenslager
Aug 1, 2024
World class zoo. The habitats are well thought out for the animals and the visitors. The animals are easy to see. There is a cool train ride around the zoo on which you get good views of many animals… Full review by FredW851
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The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens is a destination that offers visitors an opportunity to explore an impressive collection of wildlife an…
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Visit white rhinos, crocodiles, lions and more as you survey the African exhibits among others at the Jacksonville Zoo. A boardwalk allows visit…
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The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens is a zoo located in Jacksonville. It sits at the mouth of the Trout River. The zoo occupies approximat…
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The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, located in Jacksonville, Florida, sits at the mouth of the Trout River, near where it flows into the St. Jo…
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Facts

Opened:1914
Area:0.49 km²

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What are the air conditioned areas at this zoo? Wife is pregnant and very sensitive to heat and is trying to get a sense of …
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What are the air conditioned areas at this zoo? Wife is pregnant and very sensitive to heat and is trying to get a sense of how easy it is to cool off
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I do not recall there being many air-conditioned places at the zoo. There is some dining space with a/c and I think the inside exhibits (snakes and such) have a/c. DEFINITELY buy the …
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I do not recall there being many air-conditioned places at the zoo. There is some dining space with a/c and I think the inside exhibits (snakes and such) have a/c. DEFINITELY buy the train package, but you might want to contact the zoo directly.
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Answer by David G · Aug 7, 2024
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Membership for seniors
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We are not from Jacksonville or daughter is so we were only visiting so I don't know but the website is pretty good at answering. Any questions you can look and see if they …
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We are not from Jacksonville or daughter is so we were only visiting so I don't know but the website is pretty good at answering. Any questions you can look and see if they have senior. We had a reciprocal zoo membership so we got him for a discount
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Answer by Lou H · Sep 27, 2023
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What is the current price for kids and adults? Are there any discounts for first responders/families?
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Don't remember the exact price, but there was one rate for general admission and then a separate add on that allowed the train ride, 3D movie, giraffe feeding and carousel ride......
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Don't remember the exact price, but there was one rate for general admission and then a separate add on that allowed the train ride, 3D movie, giraffe feeding and carousel ride...... We were there on Veteran's Day and there was a discount for veteran's, not sure about first responders....... I do remember that the sodas were $6 each, no ice, no cup, just a can and that none of the concessioners took cash, just debit or credit.......
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What is the latest time I can purchase my tickets?
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Day-of ticket sales close at 4:00 p.m. This includes combo tickets for Special Events, like Colors of the Wild.
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There is a gift shop within the zoo area
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Magic shows are also organized in the tiger park
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The zoo also hosts various interactive and educative events and conservation programs
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The event will be held in the main parking lot of the jacksonville zoo and gardens and is free to the public
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Since most of the exhibits are outside, reviewers advised wearing sunscreen and a hat
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For a great overview of the zoo, take the train, which costs $4 for adults and $2 for children 3 to 12
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You can also book experiences such as tours, keeper demos, and getting up close with the animals
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Jacksonville is a convenient day-trip destination and features many family-friendly attractions
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If you are wondering what to do in jacksonville with kids, this is a great place to visit
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The exhibit is primarily viewed from an elevated walkway giving guests a bird's eye view of the animals
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Is home to exhibits and attractions that display more than 2,000 exotic animals and 1,500 plant species
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A magnificent botanical garden nicely rounds off the visit
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Children of all ages are welcome to brush the adorable pygmy goats in the animal care yard
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A boardwalk allows visitors to observe elephants and giraffes
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There's an elevated viewing platform that brings you face to nose with giraffes
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The elephant plaza offers a perfect view of the african elephants of the zoo
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Other exciting features include the Giraffe Outlook, Stingray Bay, and the Range of the Jaguar
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