I lived in Orange park (just south of Jacksonville) from 1964-72. This was the zoo I grew up with, and I am very, VERY happy to say that it looks nothing like it did back then! How far we have come. Loved the tour. I am glad to see that they have been doing improvements even since the last time I was there a few years ago.
Zoo's in general are 100% better than they we're back in the 60's and 70's. The small cages are gone with more natural habitats. It used to be focused on making sure visitors got the best view of the animals. Now it's more focused on the animals well being.
My wife and I just visited the Jacksonville Zoo, a few weeks ago, and had a fantastic time. I really enjoyed your video, because I miss Florida. Thank you.
The Jacksonville Zoo is a beautiful facility. I very much enjoyed my visit here. The habitats were nicely done and all the animals look happy and healthy. Thank You for watching 😊
My favorite part was the manatees. I live in texas and can’t see them in the wild or in the zoo. We went to the Jacksonville zoo yesterday and saw the manatees,they were huge and amazing. They look nothing like I’ve every seen,the big one looked like a rock, u could never describe these creatures to someone who hasn’t seen one without using a picture. The whole zoo was amazing but manatees were my favorite part.
I've seen manatees in the wild several times. Depending on the season, you can see them and even swim with them. I'm glad you enjoyed the Jacksonville Zoo 😊
It depends on how fast your pace is. It's not a huge zoo so around 3 hours should give you a chance to see everything. Busier days will require more time. I recommend you take your time to enjoy all the habitats and give yourself time to return to a habitat if you didn't see the animal the first time.
I lived in Orange park (just south of Jacksonville) from 1964-72. This was the zoo I grew up with, and I am very, VERY happy to say that it looks nothing like it did back then! How far we have come.
Loved the tour. I am glad to see that they have been doing improvements even since the last time I was there a few years ago.
Zoo's in general are 100% better than they we're back in the 60's and 70's. The small cages are gone with more natural habitats. It used to be focused on making sure visitors got the best view of the animals. Now it's more focused on the animals well being.
My wife and I just visited the Jacksonville Zoo, a few weeks ago, and had a fantastic time. I really enjoyed your video, because I miss Florida. Thank you.
I had a fantastic time there as well. I'm glad my tour vid helped you remember your visit to Florida. Thank Tou for sharing your experience.
@@TomsRoadTrippin San Diego Zoo has had bonobos since about 1960, one of the first to have them.
Glad you enjoyed your visit to the Jacksonville Zoo
I really did William, Thanks. I hope you enjoyed my tour as well 😁
You came at the right time for snake feeding time.👍👍👍
Yeah it was just the right time 🐍
Enjoyed the video, I think the Jacksonville Zoo made great use of their space and the landscaping there is just as amazing as the exhibits.
The Jacksonville Zoo is a beautiful facility. I very much enjoyed my visit here. The habitats were nicely done and all the animals look happy and healthy. Thank You for watching 😊
Nice rhino habitat the you visited
I always enjoy seeing the rhino, they had a fantastic habitat.
Never get tired of watching zoo animals. Keep up the good work Tom. I enjoy all your zoo videos
Thank You, more to come.
I’ve had annual passes for many years. It’s been interesting to watch this zoo grow over the years.
It's nice to see changes each time you go. Knowing your annual pass helps to pay for improvements.
Well I'm from Jacksonville but forgot what they had so I watched this vid going there in a couple weeks thanks for the help
Your very welcome, glad my tour helped
Great vid! We were just there this weekend and really enjoyed it.
I had a lot of fun at this zoo. Thanks for watching
Good job.
Welcome to Jacksonville, enjoy.
Thank You, this was my first time in Jacksonville.
I live here so I go here all the time
That must be really cool living at a zoo 😀
Amazing! 😍❤
Glad you enjoyed my tour of this fantastic zoo. I hope you also watch part two.
So you do videos Every Thursday
Yes, I release my new vids every Thursday at 10 A.M. EST
Tom did you know a giant anteater has a two foot long toungue For eating ants and termites
They are the Gene Simmons of animals for sure 😝
Good job
I appreciate it 😊
My favorite part was the manatees. I live in texas and can’t see them in the wild or in the zoo. We went to the Jacksonville zoo yesterday and saw the manatees,they were huge and amazing. They look nothing like I’ve every seen,the big one looked like a rock, u could never describe these creatures to someone who hasn’t seen one without using a picture. The whole zoo was amazing but manatees were my favorite part.
I've seen manatees in the wild several times. Depending on the season, you can see them and even swim with them. I'm glad you enjoyed the Jacksonville Zoo 😊
Do you see the African Rock Python
This was awhile ago so I honestly don't remember. All animals that were visible in their habitats would be in the tour vid.
Thanks! How long would it take to go through the zoo without shows?
You can see everything in around 2 hours or less. Depends on how fast or slow you move around.
Thanks!
If you have kids
4-6 hours
at 2:56, that's a Yellow-billed stork
You really know your animals
@@TomsRoadTrippin yes
can you take a tour of the bronx zoo nyc
The Bronx Zoo was one of the planned destinations this year. Then the virus struck, changing my plans. Not sure if I'll be going next year or not.
It’s 14 miles North of I-10
US-17 Main St N @ SR-105 Zoo Pkwy
1 Mile East if I-95
Thanks for the information ☺
You’re welcome
Generally how long does it take to see the whole zoo?
It depends on how fast your pace is. It's not a huge zoo so around 3 hours should give you a chance to see everything. Busier days will require more time. I recommend you take your time to enjoy all the habitats and give yourself time to return to a habitat if you didn't see the animal the first time.
Had a trip planed this summer but won’t happen, next year probably
Yea my plans are being pushed back as well.
Tom's Road Trippin also getting a puppy and don’t wanna leave him home alone to long but i’ll find a way
Awesome, puppies are the best 😀
Tom's Road Trippin yep very excited
They got rid of their Florida Panther exhibit I read
Zoo's sometimes move animals to other facilities that are better suited. They are either renovating the area or expanding other habitats.
@@TomsRoadTrippin actually what happened was the last Florida Panther died and then they made it the Bobcat exhibit
@@treys1607 yeah that happens too