August 27, 2024Shigella infection kills 2 bonobos at Jacksonville zooThe deaths of brothers Jumanji and Jenga comes just four days after a western lowland gorilla died from the infection.…By Dan Scanlan
May 22, 2024Archie the rhino recovering at zoo after tooth removalAnimal care experts came from around the state came to help remove Archie’s abscessed tooth at the Jacksonville Zoo and…By Dan Scanlan
March 29, 2024Jacksonville Zoo elephant recovering after dental surgeryAli, an African elephant once owned by musician Michael Jackson, had complex surgery to move the last part of his…By Dan Scanlan
February 29, 2024Three Malayan tiger cubs ready for debut at zooThe cubs born at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens in November will join their mother Friday in the Land of…By Steven Ponson
February 21, 2024The sad death of a manatee nursed to health in JacksonvilleAsha was released into the wild after nearly two years at the Jacksonville Zoo. Then someone, for some reason, removed…By Ben Crosbie - Fresh Take Florida
February 13, 2024Jacksonville Zoo’s geriatric giraffe has diedSpock was one of two animals to die at the zoo this week of age-related issues. The other was a…By Dan Scanlan
January 17, 2024This Jacksonville tiger cub still needs a nameThe zoo welcomed three of the critically endangered Malayan cats in November. The community can vote to name one of…By Dan Scanlan
November 10, 2023Jacksonville zoo welcomes rare Malayan tiger tripletsThe new Malayan tiger triplets are bonding with their mom, Cinta, at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens.…By Dan Scanlan
November 1, 2023Glowing dragons and pandas will brighten ZOOLightsThe holiday-themed attraction at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens will include more than 70 scenes of custom-made silk Chinese lanterns.…By Dan Scanlan
October 31, 2023Kids get free admission in November at 17 Jax attractionsChildren who participate in the Visit Jacksonville promotion also can win a prize if they visit 10 or more attractions…By Dan Scanlan
October 20, 2023Jax zoo begins work on new entrance and manatee habitatThe two projects are part of the zoo’s “Rezoovenation” campaign to upgrade facilities and animal habitats.…By Francine Frazier - News4Jax
August 25, 2023Rare Sumatran tiger dies at Jacksonville zooLucy, who was 12, likely died of a bloodborne infection, the zoo said. Lucy was one of the first tigers…By Dan Scanlan