Sasha P.
11/26/2025
I love this zoo - hands down, five stars. There are lots of events, it's great for children or adults, or both. Plenty to do and see, everyone is friendly, really impressive for Jacksonville, if...
The Jacksonville Zoological Society Inc
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370 Zoo Pkwy
Jacksonville, FL 32218
Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, established in 1914, has more than 2,000 species of exotic animals and maintains over 1,500 varieties of plants. It exhibits gorillas, lions, tigers, polar bears, penguins, hippos, black storks, capuchin monkeys, lemurs, leopards, orangutan, reptiles and birds. The zoo organizes special educational and entertainment programs for children, including summer camps, classes and community programs. It offers various amenities in its gardens, such as playgrounds, picnic and fishing areas, jogging tracks, restrooms, education centers and walking trails. It also organizes various cultural programs and recreational activities, such as music festivals, community special events, concerts, art classes and fire camps. It is located in Jacksonville, Fla., and is accredited by the American Zoo and Aquarium Association.
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Leriza P.
10/25/2025
Thanks, YES2025! I forgot about these Holiday themes! I haven't been to the zoo since my nephews were younger (about a decade ago) so this was a fun "new" experience, again! And since it's...
Jim U.
10/24/2025
Went for spooktacular. It was a nice event. Not too crowded on a thursday. There were several spots where candy was being handed out to kids. Bags were provided at the entrance. Some pmay spots...
Rebecca N.
11/6/2025
I won two tickets this October-Spooktacular. I invited Crystal to go with me. We had so much fun. We got some candy. We walked all around and decided to consume some delicious chicken tenders,...
Jenna O.
11/24/2025
The zoo has been a staple here in jax, but with expansion comes expanding the pricing on tickets and that has truly hurt our families to be able to go as often. Though I am excited to see the park...
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