💬 What Parents Say

  • 💡Arrive early and head straight to the iconic 40-foot Kapok Tree at the forest entryway - it's the centerpiece of the exhibit and gets crowded later in the day. The tree's accessible interior stairway showcases the animal care operations.
  • 💡Book giraffe and lorikeet feedings as part of Total Experience tickets, but plan to do these by 4:15 pm when they stop - arriving in the morning gives you the best window for these interactive experiences.
  • 💡Don't miss the Land of the Tiger's innovative 2.5-acre trail system which offers multiple viewing vantage points - reviewers highlighted this as one of the most educational and well-designed sections of the attraction.
  • 💡Note that Tuxedo Coast penguin exhibit is currently closed for enhancements, so plan your visit around other exhibits like Sloth Crossing (which has both climate-controlled indoor and outdoor sections) if penguins were on your must-see list.
  • 💡Set aside time to explore the attention to detail throughout the exhibits - reviewers specifically praised the educational quality and design elements, suggesting a slower-paced visit allows you to appreciate the phenomenal design aspects.

Hours

Monday9 AM–5 PM
Tuesday9 AM–5 PM
Wednesday9 AM–5 PM
Thursday9 AM–5 PM
Friday9 AM–5 PM
Saturday9 AM–5 PM
Sunday9 AM–5 PM

African Forest

★★★★☆ 4.7 (15 reviews)
📍 370 Zoo Pkwy, Jacksonville, FL 32218
Type
Zoo
Best For
All ages
Size & Collection
2,000+ animals, 1,000+ plants across 115+ acres
Highlights
Primate Forest, Land of the Tiger, giraffe feedings, interactive stingray bay, Play Park with splash ground
Interactive Experiences
Feed stingrays and lorikeets, pet goats, giraffe feedings, splash ground, mazes

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