Jacksonville Zoo 2

Well it’s definietly not as big as other zoos we have been to and you can get through it In just a few hours. The giraffe enclosure was our favorite here and we got to feed them. Which was a lot of fun. It’s so hot here in the summer so the animals mainly stay in their buildings or enclosures to stay cool. Def go in the evening time so you can see them out playing and walking around. They have a train you can take around the zoo that takes about 20 mins. Have fun

The Jacksonville Zoo is the most parent and child friendly zoo I have ever been to. I love the wide walkways, the easy to read maps, and a variety of interesting things to do other than just look at animals in their habitats. In addition to checking out all the awesome animals the Jacksonville Zoo also offers a playground, a long train ride around the zoo, a carousel to ride, free toddler classes about animals, Jazoo's Kid Zone, a Play Park with a water splash area, and garden mazes to name a few things. I recommend buying a Family Membership. If you buy your family membership at the guest services gate you get a 10% off military discount. Our favorite thing to do at the zoo is to eat our lunch with the black jaguar! Palm Plaza Cafe is our favorite zoo restaurant. It is located in the Range of the Jaguar and offers a southwestern menu with nachos, burritos, tacos, sandwiches and salads. You could also pack your lunch and bring it with you. We would eat at one of the tables in the Range of the Jaguar exhibit. It's a huge area with lots of umbrellas and tables. There is also a huge water part of the jaguar's habitat that is filled with fish. The kids love to sit next to the glass and watch the fish. One zoo keeper taught us a trick: if you "pet" the glass the fish will come to your hand. Sure enough it works!