MISSION The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens fosters understanding that empowers people to respect and conserve their natural environment by: Creating innovative educational and recreational experiences that engage our guests; Funding operations, expansion and programs through an entrepreneurial spirit with public and private partnerships; Instilling passion to actively participate as responsible stewards of our planet Earth.
Public/private partnership Not-for-profit
Monday-Friday 9-5pm Saturday-Sunday 9-6pm during summer *Gates close one hour prior to zoo closing Subject to change for events Closed Christmas Day