Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens - Jacksonville (FL)

5 /5 ever owen: We went in the morning and it wasn’t super packed, great experience getting to see all the animals. Very dry beautiful gardens. A few animals were not out, but most were! The staff was nice and helpful. Plenty of air conditioned rooms to stop at and bathrooms.

5 /5 Mallory: The Jacksonville Zoo is truly a gem! Theres so much more to experience than just animals—between the lush gardens, scenic views of the water, and the variety of special events and exhibits, every visit feels unique. One of my favorite parts was getting to feed and pet the stingrays—such a cool and interactive experience! I also loved watching the playful otters and walking through the immersive bird exhibits. You can really tell how much care goes into maintaining the habitats and ensuring the animals are well cared for. The Bonobo exhibit was fascinating, and of course, the tigers were as stunning as ever. Highly recommend a visit for all ages!

5 /5 Chillin With the Coopers: My sons school planned a trip here and let me tell you, they didnt go wrong. This was unlike any experience that Ive ever had at a zoo. We (my husband and I), had our own little group of kids with us to walk around the zoo. It was so nice and organized and everything was pretty easy to find. I loved watching other family feed the giraffes!! The school didnt sign up for that part but I sure want to bring my whole family back. Ive been to the Atlanta Zoo and this actually was much more enjoyable.

5 /5 Wade: We enjoy coming to this zoo. We got the annual pass this time around and will be visiting more. You have to pay extra for things like feeding animals and the train, just be aware. They have lots of beautiful animals. It’s fairly large. Don’t recommend the food so bring your own if you can. It’s a great place to bring the kids and get some exercise.