As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, we have helped inspire the discovery and appreciation of wildlife through innovative experiences for more than 100 years. Starting in 1914 with an animal collection of one red deer fawn, the Zoo is now home to more than 2,000 animals and 1,000 plants. Additionally, we are proud to be accredited members of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums for more than 30 years. Animal wellness remains at the forefront of care and exhibit design, as seen in the newest

Encounter one of the largest lantern festivals in the country! See it at Colors of the Wild: A ZOOLights Lantern Experience. | Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens

Dive into the mesmerizing festival of lights, where nature meets wonder, at Colors of the Wild: A ZOOLights Lantern Experience, now through Feb 18! Use code 'COLORS10' for 10% off! | Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens

6K views · 231 reactions | Colors of the Wild is running nightly now through December 31! As one of the largest Asian lantern events in the country, the reviews are RAVING ⭐️ it’s a great way to close out 2023 and kick off 2024! The schedule adjusts back to Thursdays through Sundays beginning January 4 through February 18. Get tickets at www.jacksonvillezoo.org or  in bio | Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens | Facebook

Go prehistoric with us at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens! Take your favorite adventurer to Dinosauria where they can witness life-size, life like dinosaurs like never before. Catch them before they go extinct. | Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens