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 …
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Jan 5, 2025
We enjoyed our morning at the Jacksonville Zoo—it was our first time visiting, as we are new to the area. Parking was easy and free. Getting our tickets was also easy. As first timers, I will start b… Full review by CarrieD1979
Nov 29, 2024
It was a very busy day as the car park was over flowing, we arrived at about 11.30 am. I had bought Total Experience tickets for two adults. No paper map of the zoo, assumed everyone has a mobile pho… Full review by lesley g
Nov 28, 2024
Very disappointing……..several animals and exhibits not available. If they’d spend more of their funds on live animals and their habitats rather than all the grandiose fake flowers and animals, it mi… Full review by Amy K
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 …
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.
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 …
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
What is the current price for kids and adults? Are there any discounts for first responders/families?
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There was a discount for first responder/military & teachers only if you buy the memberships, but not for One-Day tickets. According to their website, you can only buy tickets online, …
There was a discount for first responder/military & teachers only if you buy the memberships, but not for One-Day tickets. According to their website, you can only buy tickets online, and that’s what we did. We went the first week of January and the concession stands were closed. In my personal experience, there are better zoos that you can visit in other cities for the same price or with discounted prices and have a better experience.