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9/23/20

Lappet-faced Vulture “Chick” Update

Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens’ first lappet-faced vulture chick is all grown up! As of Oct. 12, she will be 8 months old and independent from her parents—although, you may still see her stealing food from them on occasion.   Our lovely lady is no longer the little bundle we hand-fed a few months ago. As of early May, she weighed in at 13 pounds, only 2 pounds less than her mother. Lappets can weigh up to 30 pounds!     Despite her size, you can still tell her a... Read More
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9/23/20

Is Your Yard Hurricane Ready?

Living in the great state of Florida has many pros and cons.  During the summer, there’s time to go to the beach but you also have to make time to get your yard hurricane ready.  We’re not telling you to go ahead and board your windows up, but there are a few things you can do now to save time when a hurricane starts to swirl in the Atlantic.  There are some steps you can take when hurricane season begins, when an actual hurricane watch begins, and once the storm ha... Read More
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