Escape to the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens for the only walking safari in Northeast Florida. Discover the earth’s wildlife through interactive and educational experiences. A true family adventure, the Jacksonville Zoo, and Gardens is growing and changing daily and is dedicated to consistently improving. Two of our newest exhibits, Land of the Tiger and African Forest, have built-in choices, challenges, and variations for our animals. The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens is quickly becoming a world-class establishment. The Zoo has something for everyone with more than 2,000 rare and exotic animals and 1,000 varieties of plants. Whether you are a visitor to Florida’s First Coast or a lifetime resident, we invite you to experience the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens through interactions with people, wildlife, and the environment.

Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization. “Their mission is to provide a safe, loving, forever home for endangered big cats, and to educate the public about their plight in the wild and captivity.” Their primary focus is in the rescue of exotic animals from serious situations.