Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens

The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens is a 122-acre zoo located at the mouth of the Trout River, near where it flows into the St. Johns River, in Jacksonville, Florida. The zoo has over 2,000 animals and 1,000 plant species in its collection. The zoo's marquee attractions include the Range of the Jaguar, the Land of the Tiger, the Plains of East Africa, the Australian Outback, African Forest, and Wild Florida. The zoo is active in animal conservation, participating in more than 50 national and international conservation initiatives and more than 95 Species Survival Plans. The zoo also has various exhibits and services, including the Savanna Blooms botanical garden, the Children's Play Park, and the Asian bamboo garden and Komodo dragon exhibit. The zoo offers wheelchair accessibility, public restrooms, a restaurant, and walking trails, making it a great place to visit with family and friends