Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens

June 29, 2012 - Jacksonville, Fl -

Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens has a cool offer for those who want to celebrate the 4th of July and save money as well. On Wednesday, July 4, 2012, Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens’ guests can buy one general admission ticket and get one free with a coupon available from the Zoo’s website at jacksonvillezoo.org. The coupon is required to receive the special offer.  It cannot be combined with any other special offer or discount, including Zoo Value Tickets.

Guests can chill out at the Zoo’s 4,000 square foot Splash Ground, feed the giraffes, lorikeets and stingrays, experience thrills and chills at the 4-D Ride Theatre’s “MUMBLE’s Wild Ride” and visit the beautiful Butterfly Hollow exhibit.  Plus, a stop by the Leopard Gazebo to get a behind-the-scenes look at the two adorable one-month-old leopard cubs on the newly installed TV monitor is a must! The Cool Mist Zones and cold treats sold throughout the Zoo make for a wonderful way for families to celebrate our country’s freedom!

About the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens
For nearly a century, the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens has been dedicated to inspiring the discovery and appreciation of wildlife through innovative experiences in a caring environment. Started in 1914 with an animal collection that consisted of one red deer fawn, the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens now has more than 2,000 rare and exotic animals and a diverse plant collection. Jacksonville Zoo has been named one of the nine best zoos in the nation by American Profile Magazine. Its Range of the Jaguar exhibit has won two national awards as the best South American exhibit.  The Zoo has also won regional, state and local awards for its botanical gardens. The Jacksonville Zoo is a nonprofit organization and is an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. It is open year-round, seven days a week, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., except Christmas day, and is located on Jacksonville’s north side at 370 Zoo Parkway, one-half mile east from I-95.  For more information on the Zoo, log on to http://www.jacksonvillezoo.org.

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