May 20, 2021
After three months in rehab, Jesup the manatee is free to resume his normal life. The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens released the 3-year-old male in Salt Springs Recreation Area.
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April 30, 2021
A 5-year-old southern white rhinoceros named Kipenzi — "loved one" in Swahili — has arrived at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens.
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April 23, 2021
Just in time for World Penguin Day this weekend, the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens announced the hatching of a Magellanic penguin chick to parents Oreo and Kowalski.
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April 14, 2021
The new addition is the first western lowland gorilla to be born at Florida's Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens since 2018
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March 27, 2021
Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, Downtown Vision and the Audubon Society of both Duval and St. Johns counties are teaming up in an initiative called Lights Out Northeast Florida.
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March 19, 2021
Some otter-ly adorable babies have officially made their public debut at Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens.
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February 12, 2021
Because of the cold temperatures during winter, some manatees have become cold-stressed. It’s resulted in a record number of mammals in rehab at the Jacksonville Zoo.
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January 28, 2021
The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens has a bongo birth announcement: Two female calves of a critically endangered antelope species are ready for their close-ups.
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December 23, 2020
AJ made his public debut earlier this month, exactly two years after the loss of the zoo's beloved male giraffe, Duke.
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December 11, 2020
ZOOLights, which transforms the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens into a colorful and festive winter wonderland, returns for its annual holiday run.
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December 05, 2020
Most people may go to the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens to feed a giraffe or see a real jaguar, but they also are supporting global conservation efforts that occur behind the scenes.
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December 05, 2020
Animal nutrition is a highly specialized, complex and crucial behind-the-scenes component of zoo operations.
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November 24, 2020
Lusia marks the third manatee release for the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens in 2020
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October 12, 2020
‘Lights Out Northeast Florida’ highlights impact lights have on bird’s migration
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October 10, 2020
“With 2,000 animals to care for at the zoo, we know each by name and build a relationship just like a parent and child. It’s important for us to create trust and rapport,” said Persky.
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October 01, 2020
Jacksonville’s most enchanting Halloween celebration is back!
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September 28, 2020
Good News: African Forest exhibit at Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens wins Exhibit Award for Innovation by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
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September 07, 2020
Marine mammal recovers at Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens after being struck by boat
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August 24, 2020
Bacardi in Jacksonville Recognized for Environmental Excellence by Wildlife Habitat Council for partnership with Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens
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August 13, 2020
Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens returned an adult female manatee back to Florida waters Tuesday, Aug. 4.
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