The nomination highlights the zoo’s continued dedication to conservation, education and positive experiences for its visitors ...

The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens is once again up for national recognition. The zoo is nominated for Best Zoo in USA TODAY’s ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens is a finalist for USA TODAY's "Best Zoo in the United States" award. The zoo was nominated by USA TODAY editors and a panel of experts. The group has ...

Each zoo nominated was selected by a panel of experts. The Jacksonville Zoo’s Land of the Tiger exhibit was recognized in 2023 by the 10Best Readers’ Choice poll, coming in at No. 5 on that list.

Also among the nominees are the St. Louis Zoo and the San Diego Zoo. Each zoo nominated was selected by a panel of experts.

The zoo says the Carruth Natural Encounters building built in 1962 "has provided countless memorable experiences" for guests.

Zoo Miami said the litter was fathered by 9-year-old Edison, who arrived at the zoo in October 2016 after being rescued as an orphan in Florida. Zinnia arrived in April 2019 from the Roger Williams ...

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