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Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens

Cause Area

  • Animals

Location

370 Zoo ParkwayJacksonville, FL 32218 United States

Website:

http://www.jacksonvillezoo.org
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Website:
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Organization Information

Mission Statement

Mission Statement:
The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens fosters understanding of the interaction of people, wildlife, and their environment by:

  • Creating experiences that engage our guests.
  • Providing innovative educational opportunities.
  • Funding operations, expansion and programs through an entrepreneurial spirit.
  • Instilling passion in the next generation as responsible stewards of the future.

Vision:
Inspiring discovery of the earth's wildlife through innovative experiences in a caring environment.

Description

Escape to the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens for the only walking safari in Northeast Florida. Discover the earth's wildlife through interactive and educational experiences. A true family adventure, the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens is growing and changing daily and is dedicated to the consistently improving. Beginning in 2004 with Range of the Jaguar and continuing with Giraffe Overlook and Savanna Blooms garden, the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens is quickly becoming a world-class establishment. The Zoo has something for everyone with over 2,000 rare and exotic animals and 1,500 varieties of plants. Whether you are a visitor to Florida's First Coast or a lifetime resident, we invite you to experience the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens through interactions with people, wildlife and the environment.

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