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Jacksonville Zoo staff gave Theo the capybara a special treat for his birthday this week. Think Theo would agree his home is one of the best in the country? | Jacksonville Zoo via Facebook

BIT OF JOY | Jax Zoo makes top 10

The Jacksonville Zoo was named No. 4 in the country.…

By Heather Henderson

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Archie, the oldest southern white rhinoceros in human care, has died at age 55 at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens. | Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens

Jacksonville Zoo mourns death of oldest southern white rhino in human care

The oldest southern white rhino in human care, Archie, has passed away at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens.…

By Dan Scanlan

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This baby eastern bongo could grow to weigh up to 900 pounds. | Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens

February 27, 2025

BIT OF JOY | Bongo baby born at Jacksonville Zoo

The unnamed calf was born Feb. 19 to first-time mom Cayenne…

By Heather Henderson

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REVIEW | Jacksonville Zoo monkeys with menu to some fans’ displeasure

The Jacksonville Zoo says it took food “in a different direction that would allow us to maximize our mission through…

By Hanna Raskin

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