Females are considerably smaller and weigh less than 300 lbs. Adult lions usually have a plain unspotted coat, light brown to dark ochre in color. Cubs are marked with spots, which sometimes persist on the legs and belly until they are full-grown. Male lions have a brown mane, which tends to grow darker and fuller as the animal ages.

2023年6月21日 · The deep-throated rumbling roar reverberating throughout the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens for nearly two decades is silent now. Catali, an 18-year-old male African lion, was humanely...

Meet the animals that call Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens home!

Jacksonville Zoo is home to two African Elephant females and one male. Included in the same area is the African Reptile Building, home of some of the world’s deadliest snakes, such as vipers, cobras and mambas. Mahali Pa Simiba (“Place of the Lion” in Swahili) is …

2023年6月20日 · In a post on its Facebook page, the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens announced that Catali, a 17-year-old male, was “humanely euthanized” due to senior-related issues. Zoo officials said the...

Further down the boardwalk is Mahali Pa Simba ("Place of the Lion" in Swahili), the 1-acre (4,000 m 2) home of the zoo's male lions, Catali and Mshoni, and females, Tamu and Laini. The exhibit was the first to be opened and has evolved over the years.

The artistic Wildlife Carousel allows children to go for a ride on wildly colorful animals such as lions, tigers, eagles, okapi and more. At the nearby 4D Theater, learn about animals in their natural habitats and global conservation efforts.

2024年9月8日 · JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens is hosting a special celebration this Tuesday to mark the 10th birthday of its beloved lion siblings, Michael and Sriracha. Born at the...

2024年2月11日 · Jacksonville Zoo tickets. At Jacksonville Zoo, you can book two tickets – the General Admission ticket or the Total Experience ticket. While the General Admission ticket only gets you to the zoo, the Total Experience ticket gets you entry to 4D Theater, unlimited train rides, unlimited carousel rides, and a limited number of animal feedings.

At the Zoo, we have three adult lions in our care. A mother and her two offspring, a sister and brother, who will both be turning 10 on September 10. You can frequently hear their powerful vocalizations throughout the Zoo, which may be heard as far as five miles away.