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DIRECTIONS TO ZOO
GOING NORTH-—take Main St. (U.S. 17) one mile north of Trout River, turn East on Hecksher Dr. OR take I-95 North to Hecksher Dr.
GOING SOUTH-—on U.S. 17 turn east on Hecksher Dr. approx. 1 mile south of Imeson Airport OR turn off I-95 at Hecksher Dr. exit.
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Jacksonville’s municipal zoo contains the largest, most varied collection of animals, birds, and reptiles in the Southeast. Children and adults alike find this exciting array from the four corners of the earth endlessly fascinating and entertaining. The zoo opens at 8 a.m. every day of the year and out-of-town visitors as well as residents are welcome.

[Photographs of a male lion and a black jaguar]
Jacksonville’s zoo has an unusually fine collection of jungle cats of which the regal African lion above and the prized black jaguar below are prime examples. The cats live in enclosures without the usual bars, separated from viewers by deep moats.

[Aerial photograph of the Jacksonville Zoo]
BIRTHDAY HOUSE MAKES A CHILD’S PARTY A HAPPY, MEMORABLE OCCASION
Here’s the answer to every parent's question “What can we do to keep them occupied?” For only 75¢ a child, a boy or girl can host a wonderful birthday party for friends in a special building furnished and decorated to appeal to children. Each child receives cake, ice cream, favors, cartoon movies and two amusement rides; and all details are handled for you by the zoo’s trained staff.
MINIMUM 10 — MAXIMUM 30 CHILDREN
PER PARTY
BY RESERVATION ONLY: CALL 765-6900
Since 1924 Jacksonville’s municipal zoo has been located on this beautiful 47-acre tree-shaded site on the north bank of Trout River. Besides a menagerie of over 800 rare animals, birds and reptiles, the zoo offers, for all citizens, recreation facilities, amusement rides, and areas for picnicking and group parties. Ample paved parking areas are provided for visitors cars.

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FACILITIES FOR FAMILY PICNICS AND GROUP PARTIES ON THE GROUNDS Picnic pavilions, barbecue pits, tables and chairs are provided among the trees for families and larger groups. A family can pack a lunch and spend a carefree day viewing the animals, enjoying the amusement rides, and relaxing under the shade trees.
AMUSEMENT RIDES AND MINIATURE TRAIN INCREASE CHILDREN'S FUN
A merry-go-round, ferris wheel, and similar children's favorites are operated at modest prices on the zoo grounds. In addition, a miniature railroad train travels a mile-long track around the zoo carrying children and their parents.