JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens is set to welcome Santa Claus for a special arrival celebration during the opening night of Colors of the Wild on Saturday, November 22.

The Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens has announced the return of Five Dollar Days on select dates in July, offering general admission for just $5. On July 10, 14, 29, 30, and 31, visitors of all ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Enrollment is now open for the Advanced Inquiry Program (AIP) at Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens, a graduate degree program offered through Miami University’s Project ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — An infamous warthog at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens is the proud father of three baby warthogs! Mateo, who escaped from his enclosure during the Colors of the Wild event in ...

The event runs on select nights from November 2025 through February 2026, featuring themed nights and visits from Santa. A special members-only preview night will be held on November 21, 2025, before ...

The Jacksonville Zoo's Colors of the Wild event features an all-new collection of lanterns. The holiday light display runs on select nights from November through early February. The event includes ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – If you’re out at Klutho Park in Springfield, you might notice a modern-style giraffe statue overlooking the green spaces. It’s there to mark the site of Jacksonville’s first zoo, ...

The 38th annual Spooktacular is back at Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens hosting family friendly Halloween fun on select nights throughout October. The first Spooktacular night this year is ...

The Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens announced on Wednesday that Australian wildlife conservationist Robert Irwin will be a featured guest at the zoo's Toast to Conservation gala in 2026. Robert ...

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This year, the Jacksonville Zoo’s Colors of the Wild returns — more vibrant, immersive, and interactive than ever. The event debuts an all-new collection of lanterns that redefine wonder, inviting ...