Five apes at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens died in 2024 from a shigella outbreak. The outbreak devastated zoo staff, who worked tirelessly to treat the animals and contain the infection.

The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens is celebrating a new accolade after placing 4th in USA TODAY’s Readers’ Choice Awards for “Best Zoo”. This was the first year the zoo was nominated in the ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens is celebrating a new accolade after placing 4th in USA TODAY’s Readers’ Choice Awards for “Best Zoo”. This was the first year the ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Over 1 million visitors flock to the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens each year. Inside, you’ll find over 2,000 animals, lush landscapes, award-winning exhibits, and staff ...

Jacksonville is blessed to have more than 100 acres of award-winning exhibits and gardens at Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens. This fall may be a good time to discover something new. Jacksonville’s ...

The Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens' youngest western lowland gorilla, Kevin, has died, according to a Facebook post from the zoo. He's the fourth ape to die of Shigella at the zoo since Aug. 22.

Three apes at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens died over the past week due to a highly infectious bacterial infection, according to the zoo. Bulera, a 35-year-old female lowland gorilla died due ...

The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens of Florida is mourning the loss of three apes after a highly contagious bacterial infection spread through some of its primate population. The zoo reported the first ...

The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens of Florida is mourning the loss of three apes after a highly contagious bacterial infection spread through some of its primate population. The zoo reported the ...