Jacksonville Zoo

When you travel to Jacksonville Florida, there are lots of interesting places to visit. The Jacksonville Zoo is one such that is sure to catch your attention. Unlike other zoos this one provides you with the unmatched experience of a walking safari, the only one in Northeast Florida. The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens is a perfect place for the entire family to have a time of their lives.

With close to occupying 110 acres, the place boasts of over 1500 animals along with a 1000 types of plants. The main attraction here is the Jaguar and this also lead to them winning the AZA Exhibit of the year award in 2005.

The zoo organizes various trips so as to enable the visitors to understand the animals better. A "Behind-the-Scenes" tour is conducted along with a zookeeper who would take you along for an amazing safari where you would get to see the night dens, learn about their eating habits, care and also other interesting facts about the animals.

You can choose tours from the Wild Florida tour; African Plains tour; The Range of the Jaguar and Emerald Forest Aviary and the Commissary and Hospital tour.

The Official website of the Jacksonville Zoo and Garden

http://www.jacksonvillezoo.org/

The Jacksonville zoo is also a place where you and hold your child's birthday party. The zoo allows parties for 3-12 year olds and has a complete animal theme which is real fun for the kids. They also provide an animal greeter for the party i.e. a live animal would be made available from the zoos education department.

The page on Wikipedia with everything about the Jacksonville Zoo and Garden

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacksonville_Zoo

They also have programs wherein you can adopt an animal. Although the animal would continue to stay in the Jacksonville zoo, your sponsorship would help support the animal and you would go back home happier and satisfied.

A Jacksonville Florida travel guide would definitely help you in understanding this amazing zoo better and you are sure to come back for more.

Information on Yahoo Travels about the Jacksonville Zoo

http://travel.yahoo.com/p-travelguide-2840643-jacksonville_zoological_gardens_jacksonville-i

Jacksonville Zoo Address
370 Zoo Parkway
Jacksonville, FL 32218

Contact:
Tel: (904) 757-4463
Email: info@jacksonvillezoo.org

Jacksonville Zoo Hours:
Monday - Friday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. / 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. (March 6 - September 7)
Holidays: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Ticket Information for the Jacksonville Zoo:
Adults (13 and up): $13.00
Seniors (65 and up): $11.00
Children (ages 3 - 12): $8.00
Children (under 3): Free

Website: http://www.jacksonvillezoo.org/index.php?/