While the “Spooktacular” event is nearing its end, lanterns can be seen hanging up around the Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens for its “Colors of the Wild” event starting in November.

Jacksonville Zoo's Spooktacular is a seasonal event featuring treat stations, carnival games, and a haunted area for older guests. The event runs on select nights in October 2025, with a ...

The zoo released a video of Beppy enjoying the water in her "Land of the Tiger" habitat. Unlike most big cats, tigers are naturally strong swimmers and can travel long distances in water. Beppy's ...