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The Jacksonville Zoo & Botanical Gardens, will have a new entrance starting March 6, 2026. the $72 million structure is 25,000 square feet, and 50 feet tall at the highest peak. | Michelle Corum, Jacksonville Today

February 27, 2026

Grand new entrance puts you into the Jacksonville zoo

The zoo will open the VyStar SkyScape entrance March 6 with an expanded manatee exhibit.…

By Michelle Corum

Jacksonville Zoo

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