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# Plan Your Visit | Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens

CLOSE Site Search Enter a search request and press enter. Press Esc or the X to close. --> Plan Your Visit Hours: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily (With the exception of Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.) Day-of ticket sales close at 4 p.m. Last entry allowed at 4:30 p.m.   Directions 370 Zoo Parkway, Jacksonville, FL 32218 Get Directions Please note : The Train will be unavailable Tuesday, July 14, due to scheduled maintenance. Thank you for planning ahead as you visit the Zoo! Admission Rates Online tickets are required. Choose your ticket type, click Buy Tickets, and select the month and date on the next page for each ticket type.  Select the number of adults and children (3-12) in your party for each ticket type.  No refunds. Be prepared before your visit by reviewing our current guidelines .       Total Experience General Admission Member Total Experience Member Guest General Admission Member Guest Total Experience Total Experience Tickets Includes access to 4D Theater, Unlimited Train and Carousel Rides, Nature Agents adventure and Animal Feedings (limited). Advance tickets Tickets must be purchased no later than one day prior of the day you plan to attend in order to receive Advance Ticket pricing. Adults (13 to 64) ...............$45.95 Seniors (65+) ......................$43.95 Children (3 to 12) ..............$40.95 Children (2 and under) ........Free* day-of tickets Adults (13 to 64) ...............$51.95 Seniors (65+) ......................$49.95 Children (3 to 12) ..............$46.95 Children (2 and under) ........Free* Please note that Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens is a cashless facility. To purchase military or AZA Reciprocal tickets, please visit our Guest Relations office at the entrance. *Must be accompanied by an adult with Total Experience. BUY TICKETS General Admission Advance tickets Tickets must be purchased no later than one day prior of the day you plan to attend in order to receive Advance Ticket pricing. Adults (13 to 64) ...............$35.95 Seniors (65+) ......................$33.95 Children (3 to 12) .............$30.95 Children (2 and under) ......Free day-of tickets Adults (13 to 64) ...............$41.95 Seniors (65+) ......................$39.95 Children (3 to 12) .............$36.95 Children (2 and under) ......Free Please note that Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens is a cashless facility. To purchase military or AZA Reciprocal tickets, please visit our Guest Relations office at the entrance. BUY TICKETS   Member Total Experience Includes access to 4D Theater, Unlimited Train and Carousel Rides, Nature Agents adventure and Animal Feedings (limited). ONLINE PURCHASE ONLY Adults (13+) ...............$11.00 Children (3 to 12) .............$11.00 Children (2 and under) .....Free* Tickets must be purchased online. *Must be accompanied by an adult with Total Experience. UPGRADE NOW Member Guest General Admission Advance tickets Tickets must be purchased no later than one day prior of the day you plan to attend in order to receive Advance Ticket pricing. Adults (13 to 64) ...............$29.75 Seniors (65+) ......................$23.15 Children (3 to 12) ..............$28.75 Children (2 and under) .......Free day-of tickets Adults (13 to 64) ...............$35.75 Seniors (65+) ......................$34.15 Children (3 to 12) ..............$31.75 Children (2 and under) .......Free Please note that Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens is a cashless facility. BUY TICKETS   Member Guest Total Experience Admission Includes 4D Theater, Unlimited Train and Carousel Rides, Nature Agents adventure and Animal Feedings (limited). Advance tickets Tickets must be purchased no later than one day prior of the day you plan to attend in order to receive Advance Ticket pricing. Adults (13+) ......................$36.00 Children (3 to 12) .............$34.00 Children (2 and under) .......Free day-of Tickets Adults (13+) ......................$42.00 Children (3 to 12) .............$40.00 Children (2 and under) .......Free Please note that Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens is a cashless facility. UPGRADE NOW   Available Discounts Endless Summer Pass Purchase an Endless Summer Pass and enjoy unlimited visits to Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens through September 30, 2026. Summer 2026 is yours to explore. From exotic animals and lush botanical gardens to splash zones and   animal chats , every visit is a new adventure. With the Endless Summer Pass, the Zoo is your summer hangout,   rain   or shine.   (Ticket sales close September 7, 2026.) All Endless Summer Passes Include: Unlimited* visits f rom June 1 through September 30,   2026 (*blackout dates apply)   Full access to all standard exhibits,   habitats   and gardens on return visits   (Total Experience not included.) Supporting   conservation through your purchase learn more $10 Tuesdays On select Tuesdays from June through August, guests can enjoy Zoo admission for just $10 per person, the perfect excuse for a summer adventure filled with wildlife, nature and family fun. Explore more than 2,000 animals and 1,000 varieties of plants, stroll through immersive habitats like Range of the Jaguar and Land of the Tiger and experience our new J. Wayne and Delores Barr Weaver Manatee River habitat. $10 Tuesdays are extremely popular, and tickets for these dates often sell out quickly. Availability day-of is not guaranteed. Price will automatically be applied when selecting June 9 or 23, July 7 or 21, or August 4. GET TICKETS Military Discount Show your military ID to receive 10% off your General Admission price for everyone in your party! Visit the Guest Relations window upon arrival for purchase. AZA Reciprocal Admissions Receive 50% off General Admission when you show your Member card and ID. Offer applies to those the membership covers only. Visit the Guest Relations window upon arrival for purchase. Group Rates Make your next group outing unforgettable! With 2,000 animals and 1,000 plants, there's always something new to discover for any age. Groups are welcome year-round including weekends, holidays and select special events (blackout dates may apply). We offer discounts to reserved groups of 15 or more. Discounted group tickets are only available for groups visiting at the same time on the same day. RESERVE NOW have a question? check out our faqs.   Total Experience Discover the Total Experience! This all-inclusive ticket provides close-up encounters with some of your favorite animals; see the Zoo the easy way aboard the train; adventure through the park with Nature Agents using nature and smart play; and watch an immersive 4D movie that stimulates your senses! Children 12 and under even get unlimited rides on our wildlife carousel. Experiences are unavailable for à la carte purchases. Carousel and 4D Theater tickets may be purchased individually in the park. Animal Feedings Nom, Nom, Nom Get up-close and personal with some of our animals! Feed reticulated giraffes at Giraffe Overlook, lorikeets at Lorikeet Landing and rays at Stingray Bay. Feedings are subject to availability. Upgrade your visit to Total Experience to enjoy this unique experience. This experience is unavailable for à la carte purchases. Tickets Train All Aboard! See the Zoo the easy way aboard our Train. Your all-day ticket takes you around the whole Zoo. It stops near Trout River Plaza and at Main Camp where you may disembark and explore at your own pace. Train runs daily from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., weather permitting. Upgrade your visit to Total Experience to enjoy the Train. This experience is unavailable for à la carte purchases. Tickets The Nature Agent Adventure Interactive fun creates a curiosity for learning. As Nature Agents, you can discover, learn and bond together on a family wildlife scavenger hunt -- using nature and smart play. Navigate our park with a Nature Agent Smart Compass, completing challenges and answering questions at each discovery point through the interactive mobile app. Learn fun facts about plants and animals around the Zoo, and discover interesting things you might not have noticed before!   Tickets Wildlife Carousel Round and Round They Go! The Wildlife Carousel is open from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and is intended for children (12 and under) and parents (accompanying small children). Adults not accompanying a small child are not allowed to ride the carousel. Featuring gorgeous renditions of all your favorite wild animals, the Carousel is a classic. Come ride a tiger, okapi, or eagle and make it part of your family’s Zoo tradition. Upgrade your visit to Total Experience to enjoy the Wildlife Carousel.  This experience is available for à la carte purchases. Tickets 4D Theater Now Showing: The Lost World 4D Bob is headed for a much-needed vacation to a deserted island… until his paradise turns out to be home to a lost world of prehistoric dinosaurs! Fierce Raptors, flying Pterosaurs, giant Triceratops and Stegosaurus, and the mighty T-Rex all roam this hostile world. Join Bob and his unlikely rescuer, Professor Lizzie, as they outrun these remarkable predators. ©2025 K2 Studios. All Rights Reserved. Now Showing:  Animal Kingdom 4D  Animal Kingdom 4D takes you on an immersive, action-packed journey through diverse habitats, from the African savannah to icy polar regions and the deep ocean, showcasing incredible animals and their talents. With stunning 4D effects, this adventure inspires awe and a commitment to protecting wildlife and their habitats. The 4D shows run from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., with showtimes every 30 minutes. The last show starting at 4 p.m. This experience is also available for à la carte purchases. Tickets     Zoo Map --> In alignment with our conservation values, we have made the decision to reduce our carbon footprint by moving to a digital format for our Zoo Maps. Our Map can be accessed on mobile devices, printed at home or referenced on signage at Main Camp. VIEW MAP   Download Our New App The Official Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens app is available for free through the App Store and Google Play. Make the most of your visit with an interactive map, itinerary planning, real-time updates and more! Download the app by clicking your device’s icon below!   Animal Connections and Feedings Each day, we offer special demonstrations to watch around the Zoo. Activities may be a keeper chat or feeding with an animal to stimulate natural behavior through physical and mental activities.  Schedule is subject to change without notice.   Sunday     SUN LOCATION Stingray Bay Feeding* 9:30 am Stingray Bay Lorikeet Feeding* 10:30 am Lorikeet Aviary  Penguin Feeding 11:00 am Tuxedo Coast in Play Park Stingray Bay Feeding* 11:30 am Stingray Bay Asian Small-Clawed Otter Feeding  11:30 am Land of the Tiger Lorikeet Feeding* 12:30 pm Lorikeet Aviary Stingray Bay Feeding* 1:30 pm Stingray Bay Lorikeet Feeding* 2:30 pm Lorikeet Aviary Cassowary Keeper Chat   3:00 pm Australia Penguin Feeding 3:00 pm Tuxedo Coast in Play Park Stingray Bay Feeding* 3:30 pm Stingray Bay *Total Experience tickets required Monday     MON LOCATION Stingray Bay Feeding* 9:30 am Stingray Bay Lorikeet Feeding* 10:30 am Lorikeet Aviary  Stingray Bay Feeding* 11:30 am Stingray Bay Asian Small-Clawed Otter Feeding  11:30 am Land of the Tiger Lorikeet Feeding* 12:30 pm Lorikeet Aviary Stingray Bay Feeding* 1:30 pm Stingray Bay Lorikeet Feeding* 2:30 pm Lorikeet Aviary Stingray Bay Feeding* 3:30 pm Stingray Bay *Total Experience tickets required.   Tuesday   TUES LOCATION Stingray Bay Feeding* 9:30 am Stingray Bay Lorikeet Feeding* 10:30 am Lorikeet Aviary Stingray Bay Feeding* 11:30 am Stingray Bay Asian Small-Clawed Otter Feeding  11:30 am Land of the Tiger Lorikeet Feeding* 12:30 pm Lorikeet Aviary Stingray Bay Feeding* 1:30 pm Stingray Bay Lorikeet Feeding* 2:30 pm Lorikeet Aviary Stingray Bay Feeding* 3:30 pm Stingray Bay   *Total Experience tickets required. Wednesday     WED LOCATION Stingray Bay Feeding* 9:30 am Stingray Bay Lorikeet Feeding* 10:30 am Lorikeet Aviary Stingray Bay Feeding* 11:30 am Stingray Bay Asian Small-Clawed Otter Feeding  11:30 am Land of the Tiger Lorikeet Feeding* 12:30 pm Lorikeet Aviary Stingray Bay Feeding* 1:30 pm Stingray Bay Lorikeet Feeding* 2:30 pm Lorikeet Aviary Stingray Bay Feeding* 3:30 pm Stingray Bay *Total Experience tickets required. Thursday   THURS LOCATION Stingray Bay Feeding* 9:30 am Stingray Bay Lorikeet Feeding* 10:30 am Lorikeet Aviary Stingray Bay Feeding* 11:30 am Stingray Bay Asian Small-Clawed Otter Feeding  11:30 am Land of the Tiger Lorikeet Feeding* 12:30 pm Lorikeet Aviary Stingray Bay Feeding* 1:30 pm Stingray Bay Lorikeet Feeding* 2:30 pm Lorikeet Aviary Stingray Bay Feeding* 3:30 pm Stingray Bay *Total Experience tickets required. Friday   FRI LOCATION Stingray Bay Feeding* 9:30 am Stingray Bay Lorikeet Feeding* 10:30 am Lorikeet Aviary Stingray Bay Feeding* 11:30 am Stingray Bay Asian Small-Clawed Otter Feeding  11:30 am Land of the Tiger Lorikeet Feeding* 12:30 pm Lorikeet Aviary Stingray Bay Feeding* 1:30 pm Stingray Bay Lorikeet Feeding* 2:30 pm Lorikeet Aviary Stingray Bay Feeding* 3:30 pm Stingray Bay *Total Experience tickets required.   Saturday     SAT LOCATION Stingray Bay Feeding* 9:30 am Stingray Bay Lorikeet Feeding* 10:30 am Lorikeet Aviary  Stingray Bay Feeding* 11:30 am Stingray Bay Penguin Feeding 11:00 am Tuxedo Coast in Play Park Asian Small-Clawed Otter Feeding  11:30 am Land of the Tiger Lorikeet Feeding* 12:30 pm Lorikeet Aviary  Stingray Bay Feeding* 1:30 pm Stingray Bay Lorikeet Feeding* 2:30 pm Lorikeet Aviary Stingray Bay Feeding* 3:30 pm Stingray Bay Penguin Feeding 3:00 pm Tuxedo Coast in Play Park *Total Experience tickets required Have a question? Check out our FAQs . 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