Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens

Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens

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Hours & Admission

Hours

Open daily 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., 363 days a year

Observed Holidays
Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day

Summer Hours
March 6 to September 7, the Zoo will be open until 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, Sunday and holidays.

Gates close one hour prior to Zoo closing. Subject to change for events.


Admission

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Gate Admission
Adult: $13.00
Child (3-12): $8.00
Children 2 and under: free
Senior (65 and up): $11.00
Military and AAA 10% discount
Parking is FREE

Zoo Train Rides
Adult: $4.00
Child (3-12): $2.00
Member Adult: $3.50
Member Child (3-12): $1.50

Combination Tickets (includes Train Ride)
Adult: $15.50
Child (3-12): $9.00
Children 2 and under: free
Senior (65 and up): $12.50

Stingray Bay Combination Tickets (includes Train Ride and Stingray Bay)
Adult: $17.50
Child (3-12): $11
Children 2 and under: free
Seniors: $14.50

Wildlife Carousel Rides
Child: $2.00
(parents wishing to assist their child on the carousel may ride free of charge)

Stingray Bay
Non-member: $2
Member: $1
Stingray Food: $1


Group Rates


Group rates are available for parties of 15 or more paid guests. Reservations and prepayment are required and must be made a minimum of two weeks prior to your visit.  This rate is not available at the gate.         

Zoo Admission
Adult – 13 & older $11.00
Children - (3-12yrs)  $ 7.25
Seniors (65 & up)  $ 10.00
(In order to receive the Senior rate the entire group must be Seniors)

Group Rates are not available for our newest exhibit, Stingray Bay, or for the Wildlife Carousel. Regular rates will apply.

Scheduling and Payment
Reservations are taken by the Corporate Events Coordinator. To make a reservation please call (904) 757-4463, ext. 120 with your confirmed guests count.  A date will be scheduled at that time to pick up your tickets. We are not able to accommodate walk-in customers requesting Group Rate tickets. Payment can be made with credit cards, company checks or cashiers checks. Personal checks are not accepted.