Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens

February 15, 2010 - Jacksonville, Fl -

The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens will be hosting a Wild Bird Festival on Saturday, February 20th, from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.  There will be outreach activities for kids and information booths throughout the Zoo. Guests can enjoy bird watching stations, wild bird tours, animal encounters, animal enrichment and much more!  Photo opportunities will also be available with the Zoo’s eagle mascot. This event is free with regular admission into the Zoo. 

“This event gives us the opportunity to showcase the wild birds drawn to the Zoo by our natural setting and emphasizes their importance to our community,” said Donna Bear-hull, curator of birds at Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens. “Guests will also get helpful tips on how to attract and enjoy native birds in their own backyards.”

For over 90 years, the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens has been dedicated to inspiring the discovery and appreciation of wildlife through innovative experience in a caring environment. Starting in 1914 with an animal collection that consisted of one red deer fawn, the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens has grown to house more than 1,400 rare and exotic animals and over 1,000 unique plant species. The Jacksonville Zoo is a non-profit organization and is an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).  It is open year-round, seven days a week, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and is located on Jacksonville’s north side at 370 Zoo Parkway, one-half mile east from I-95.  The Zoo is open until 6 p.m. on weekends and holidays from March to Labor Day.  For more information on the Zoo, log on to http://www.jacksonvillezoo.org

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