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Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens
Best time to visit
Arrive at opening on weekdays for cooler temperatures and the most active animals, especially during morning feeding talks. Late winter to spring shows the gardens in bloom and offers milder weather.
Budget tips
Buy timed-entry tickets online for a small discount, watch the zoo website for occasional free community or reduced-price days, and consider an annual pass if planning more than two visits a year.
Recommended for
Families, Wildlife photographers, Garden lovers, School groups
Plan your visit
2-3 hours
About
快速信息: More than 2,000 animals from over 300 species live across 122 acres of cultivated gardens and habitat exhibits at Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, so visitors can pass by a lush butterfly garden and minutes later watch a rhino wallow. Along winding paths you’ll find themed plant collections and active conservation programs, including breeding efforts that support threatened species.
亮点: Step into the orchid and tropical plant zones and you’ll encounter over 1,000 plant species at Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, where humid air carries sweet, spicy scents and neon butterflies flit inches from your face. Keeper chats and feeding experiences let guests stand only a few feet from giraffes and observe their 18 to 20 inch tongues as they delicately take leaves, a tactile scene many visitors remember vividly.
Insider tips
- Wear comfortable walking shoes and sun protection, much of the park is exposed.
- Get to the African Preserves and jaguar exhibits early for the best animal activity and softer photo light.
- Bring a refillable water bottle; refill stations are located near the main plaza.
- If short on time, skip indoor reptile enclosures during hot afternoons when many animals rest and head to shaded garden paths instead.
点击预订 Jacksonville, United States 免费徒步游
与当地导游一起体验城市的最佳方式。
Tip: We strongly recommend a free walking tour on your first day to get to know the city with a local guide. They usually cover all main attractions and you can ask for personal recommendations based on your interests for the next days. Book early as spaces fill up fast!
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