Jacksonville Zoo aviary exhibit reopens after fire in December

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — When visitors go through the aviary at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, the lorikeets are making up for living behind the scenes over the past two months…

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When will tiger cubs born at Jacksonville Zoo make public debut?

Getting a close-up of these cubs is more than a photo opportunity, a visit can also save endangered species worldwide. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Meet Mina, Machli and Beppy — at…

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Malayan tiger cub triplets make main exhibit entrance Thursday at Jacksonville Zoo

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – After months of anticipation from visitors, three new tiger cubs will make their public debut Thursday at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens. Mina, Machli and Beppy have…

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Jacksonville Zoo warns of ticket scam

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Zoo has a warning: watch out for a scam involving zoo tickets. The zoo said it has been notified that scammers are falsely advertising a…

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When is viewing possible for tiger cubs at the Jacksonville Zoo?

The tigers’ transition is the last step before the Malaysian tigers will make their full debut in the exhibit. And the final step isn’t up to the zookeepers, it’s the…

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‘Gentle, intelligent’ 22-year-old giraffe dies at Jacksonville Zoo

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A 22-year-old giraffe named “Spock” was euthanized at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens on Monday, according to the zoo’s Facebook page. Spock was a geriatric giraffe and…

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22-year-old giraffe Spock dies at Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens

Spock was humanely euthanized due to health concerns stemming from her age. She was an ‘auntie’ to 22 giraffe calves throughout her long life. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Staff at the…

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Votes are in! Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens reveals Malayan tiger cub’s name

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – After a two-week-long contest to decide on a name for one of the three Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens’ Malayan tiger cubs, the zoo has revealed the winning…

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Jacksonville zoo needs help naming Malayan tiger cub

Three Malayan tiger cubs were born at Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens to third-time mother, Cinta, on Nov. 5, 2023. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens is asking for the…

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Name the cub! Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens needs your help naming Malayan tiger

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The name of a Malayan tiger cub at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens is in your hands! The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens is asking for your help…

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