Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens

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 consistently improving. The Zoo has something for everyone with over 1,500 rare and exotic animals and 1,000 varieties of plants and boasts the only walking safari in Northeast Florida.

Play Park and Splash Ground: Climb, jump and get wet in the 4,000 square-foot Splash Ground. Find your way through two mazes and discover and create in the Discovery Center. Climb into a tree house or climb on the rock wall in the Forest Play area, watch the river otters through a tunnel window as they swim overhead, groom and pet the pygmy goats in the Animal Care area and enjoy kid-friendly food from the Play Park Café.