Mission & Vision
Mission
The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens fosters understanding that empowers people to respect and conserve their natural environment by:
- Creating innovative educational and recreational experiences that engage our guests
- Funding operations, expansion and programs through an entrepreneurial spirit with public and private partnerships
- Instilling passion to actively participate as responsible stewards of our planet Earth
Vision
Inspiring discovery, appreciation and conservation of wildlife, plants and natural resources through innovative experiences in a caring environment.



