REZOOVENATION | Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens

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Every year, we're proud to:

Educate over 1 million visitors
Care for more than 2,500 animals and 1,000 plant species
Support local conservation efforts, including an employee-volunteer Marine Mammal Response team and more than 45 conservation projects worldwide

And yet we have big dreams of accomplishing so much more!

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PLANNED IMPROVEMENTS

WITH YOUR HELP, WE CAN BECOME EXTRAORDINARY.

Our ambitious goal is to raise $5 million per year from private sources, which will be matched by the City of Jacksonville for another $5 million per year. In essence, this means that your impact is doubled to dramatically improve Zoo facilities!

Inspiring Curiosity and Learning

REZOOVENATION will touch nearly every corner of the Zoo, beginning with an innovative, immersive arrival experience and benefiting animals and visitors alike. Both new and expanded animal habitats will reflect our commitment to wellness-inspired designs and one-of-a-kind animal experiences, allowing more than a million guests each year to be inspired as they meander through exquisite ecosystems, learning about the diversity of the natural world in new and exciting ways.

Planned Improvements

REZOOVENATION News

Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens Announces VyStar SkyScape

November 5, 2022
The VyStar SkyScape will be the centerpiece of a new Zoo entrance as an iconic open-air roof structure covering 25,000 square feet and extending 50 feet high.

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Welcome to Manatee-ville

On Friday, November 4 from 6:00-8:30 pm in the parking lot, we’re kick-starting our fundraiser with a party for the whole family.

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Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens Announces Capital Campaign to Raise $52 Million in Five Years

October 4, 2021
The first phase of REZOOVENATION includes the construction of Manatee River, being supported first by $3 million from J. Wayne and Delores Barr Weaver.

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With your help, we can continue discovery, appreciation, and conservation of wildlife, plants, and the natural world.

Make a Donation

This bold vision can only be achieved through partnerships with our community—individuals, corporations, foundations, and local government. The City of Jacksonville has demonstrated its support of the Zoo and this project by making a five-year matching pledge of $5M per year! Now, we invite you to join this exciting endeavor.

Contact us to learn more about the campaign or make a donation

Brenna Blake
Philanthropy Engagement Officer

(904) 757-4463 ext. 199

blakeb@jacksonvillezoo.org