September 11, 2024
Tuesday, the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens announced the death of 3-year-old Kevin.…
August 27, 2024
Shigella infection kills 2 bonobos at Jacksonville zoo
The deaths of brothers Jumanji and Jenga comes just four days after a western lowland gorilla died from the infection.…
May 22, 2024
Archie the rhino recovering at zoo after tooth removal
Animal care experts came from around the state came to help remove Archie’s abscessed tooth at the Jacksonville Zoo and…
March 29, 2024
Jacksonville Zoo elephant recovering after dental surgery
Ali, an African elephant once owned by musician Michael Jackson, had complex surgery to move the last part of his…
February 29, 2024
Three Malayan tiger cubs ready for debut at zoo
The cubs born at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens in November will join their mother Friday in the Land of…
February 21, 2024
The sad death of a manatee nursed to health in Jacksonville
Asha was released into the wild after nearly two years at the Jacksonville Zoo. Then someone, for some reason, removed…
February 13, 2024
Jacksonville Zoo’s geriatric giraffe has died
Spock was one of two animals to die at the zoo this week of age-related issues. The other was a…
January 17, 2024
This Jacksonville tiger cub still needs a name
The zoo welcomed three of the critically endangered Malayan cats in November. The community can vote to name one of…
November 10, 2023
Jacksonville zoo welcomes rare Malayan tiger triplets
The new Malayan tiger triplets are bonding with their mom, Cinta, at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens.…
November 1, 2023
Glowing dragons and pandas will brighten ZOOLights
The holiday-themed attraction at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens will include more than 70 scenes of custom-made silk Chinese lanterns.…
October 31, 2023
Kids get free admission in November at 17 Jax attractions
Children who participate in the Visit Jacksonville promotion also can win a prize if they visit 10 or more attractions…
October 20, 2023
Jax zoo begins work on new entrance and manatee habitat
The two projects are part of the zoo’s “Rezoovenation” campaign to upgrade facilities and animal habitats.…
August 25, 2023
Rare Sumatran tiger dies at Jacksonville zoo
Lucy, who was 12, likely died of a bloodborne infection, the zoo said. Lucy was one of the first tigers…