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St. Augustine Alligator Farm announces first captive hatch of new crocodile species in western hemisphere
Read full article: St. Augustine Alligator Farm announces first captive hatch of new crocodile species in western hemisphereThis week’s hatchings bring the total number of crocodile species hatched at the Alligator Farm to 18.
SnapJAX stories: Behind the scenes at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens
Read full article: SnapJAX stories: Behind the scenes at the Jacksonville Zoo and GardensOne of our snappers was sending pictures of animals at the Jacksonville Zoo. It turned out he was a volunteer and he has quite the story about the zoo and how it started a lifelong love in more ways than one.
Hog wild! Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens launching behind-the-scenes experiences Labor Day weekend
Read full article: Hog wild! Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens launching behind-the-scenes experiences Labor Day weekendA new program called “Behind the Scenes Experiences” at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens is ready to make your animal interaction dreams come true.
Jaguars president says concerns over stadium parking key takeaway after final community meeting
Read full article: Jaguars president says concerns over stadium parking key takeaway after final community meetingEven though the last Jacksonville Jaguars “Huddle Up” to get community input was held at the Jacksonville Zoo, no one was monkeying around with questions.
POSITIVELY JAX: Local military families, Ukrainian families have cultural exchange
Read full article: POSITIVELY JAX: Local military families, Ukrainian families have cultural exchangeThe USO and Rotary Club of Jacksonville hosted a cultural exchange day for local military families and Ukrainian refugee families at the Jacksonville Zoo Tuesday.
Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens welcomes critically endangered gorilla infant
Read full article: Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens welcomes critically endangered gorilla infantA male western lowland gorilla was born at Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens early Friday morning. This is the fifth gorilla born at the Zoo, and the first since 2018.
Polish zoo captures rare mouse-deer birth on video
Read full article: Polish zoo captures rare mouse-deer birth on videoWARSAW – A zoo in Poland says it's the first to have captured on video the birth of a rare Philippine mouse-deer, and everyone's hoping it’s a male so it can help the endangered species breed. The night birth on Nov. 10 at 2:24 a.m. at the Wroclaw Zoo was filmed by a camera in the stall. It has given experts some knowledge on the mouse-deer’s birth process and the first actions of a newborn, including that it begins to nurse quite quickly. “It is a conservation milestone for this species,” the head of the Wroclaw Zoo, Radosław Ratajszczak was quoted as saying in a statement Tuesday. Their population is shrinking as they lose habitat to palm oil plantations, the Wroclaw Zoo said.
Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo welcomes new babies
Read full article: Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo welcomes new babiesShortly after Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo announced the zoo’s first otter pups in a decade, the zoo has now welcomed another addition. The zoo said that Cajun has not been shy about showing her newborn off. “She’s often seen laying on her back in sun with her blonde baby on her stomach or tight rope walking around her home while baby holds on tight” the zoo said. Over the last few months, staff and zookeepers have been working diligently to prepare the SF Teaching Zoo for guests. Almost a year ago, we welcomed Asian small-clawed otter pups for the first time in... Posted by Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo on Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Catty Shack Ranch offering free admission for kids in November
Read full article: Catty Shack Ranch offering free admission for kids in NovemberPublished: October 14, 2020, 9:00 am Updated: October 19, 2020, 8:16 amJACKSONVILLE, Fla – Now that’s a ROAR of a deal! It's Kids Free November at the Catty Shack Ranch. Two children will get free general admission to the ranch with the purchase of an adult ticket. MORE DEALS: Free family fun: Save big during ‘Kids Free November’Offer is valid November 1 – November 30, 2020. Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary1860 Starratt Road, Jacksonville, FL 32226Phone 904-757-3603
Jacksonville Zoo offering free admission for kids in November
Read full article: Jacksonville Zoo offering free admission for kids in NovemberJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – This month is “Kids Free November” at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens! Up to five children will get free general admission to the Zoo with the purchase of an adult ticket, the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens said. For a complete list of attractions offering deals for Kids Free November, click here. Guests must reserve their free kids tickets online, in advance at JacksonvilleZoo.org. General Admission tickets are free for children, up to 5 (ages 12 and under) with each adult.
Jacksonville Zoo announces 2020 Spooktacular dates
Read full article: Jacksonville Zoo announces 2020 Spooktacular datesThe 33rd annual Spooktacular at Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, presented by Aquafina, will run between Oct. 23-31 from 5-8 p.m. Additional time slots will be available select nights from 7-10 p.m. The Zoo claims it will be “as wicked as you wish.”For safety purposes, the Zoo will be following its COVID-19 guidelines each night of Spooktacular. Themed Spooktacular treats will be available to satisfy the frightening hunger and thirst of kids and adults alike. DATES: October 23-31 TIMED SESSIONS: 5-8 p.m. and 7-10 p.m. (select nights only)Admission is $12 for members and $15 for non-members (children 2 and under are free). Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens is preparing to host its annual Spooktacular event with new guidelines and protocols for the safety of guests, staff, volunteers, and animals.
Jacksonville Zoo welcomes adorable new resident
Read full article: Jacksonville Zoo welcomes adorable new residentJACKSONVILLE, Fla. Jacksonville Zoo has a new resident! Last week, a pudu fawn was born on exhibit in Wild Florida, the zoo announced on Monday. The mom and fawn are currently off exhibit to give them time to bond. Both are doing great. We cant wait to see them!
Catty Shack Ranch offering free admission for kids in November
Read full article: Catty Shack Ranch offering free admission for kids in NovemberJACKSONVILLE, Fla - Now that's a ROAR of a deal! It's Kids Free November at the Catty Shack Ranch. Up to five children, ages 12 and under, will get free general admission to the Zoo with the purchase of an adult ticket. Offer is valid November 1 November 30, 2018. Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary1860 Starratt Road, Jacksonville, FL 32226Road, Jacksonville, FL 32226 Phone 904-757-3603Copyright 2018 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.
Jacksonville Zoo offering free admission for kids in November
Read full article: Jacksonville Zoo offering free admission for kids in NovemberJACKSONVILLE, Fla. - It's "Kids Free November" at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens! The entire month of November is FREE for children 12 and under! Up to five children will get free general admission to the Zoo with the purchase of an adult ticket, the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens said. For a complete list of attractions offering deals for Kids Free November, click here. Adult ticket must be purchased at the zoo -- no online purchases or tickets received from other locations.
Santa Barbara Zoo euthanizes Little Mac, its last elephant
Read full article: Santa Barbara Zoo euthanizes Little Mac, its last elephantBrent Lewin/Getty ImagesSANTA BARBARA, California (CNN) - Little Mac, Santa Barbara Zoo's last elephant, has been euthanized after a series of health issues, the zoo said. After two weeks of a sharp decline in her health, the zoo decided to enter Little Mac into hospice care several days before her death. Dr. Julie Barnes, the zoo's director of animal care and health, said in a press statement before Little Mac's death. Melinda Morgan-Stowell, a guest service manager at the zoo, told CNN Saturday that Little Mac was the last elephant the zoo will ever have. Current regulations require far more room than the zoo has, so the zoo's elephant program and exhibit will be permanently closed, she said.