Jacksonville’s Morning News on location: Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens

Spotlight on Spooktacular, upcoming events, education and community resources.

Planned manatee habitat at Jacksonville Zoo The habitat is a replication of a free-flowing spring fed Florida river to include all species of fish, reptiles, birds along with manatees found in our wild clear rivers. (Jacksonville Zoo)

By Rich Jones

Jacksonville, Fl — Jacksonville is blessed to have more than 100 acres of award-winning exhibits and gardens at Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens. This fall may be a good time to discover something new.

Jacksonville’s Morning News is live on location at The Watering Hole along the Trout River.

LISTEN: Andrew Jacobs, Outreach Educator at the Jacksonville Zoo and Garden

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This weekend through Halloween is the 37th annual Spooktacular, a chance to explore the Zoo and Gardens and discover a world of treats, tricks and spooky delights.

LISTEN: Ashley Nelsen, Senior Manatee Care Specialist

Interested in going to the Zoo beforehand? Purchase a combo ticket that includes same-day access to the park, arrive between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. and stay through the end of Spooktacular.

LISTEN: Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens Horticulture Team

LISTEN: Mike Taylor, director of herps and birds, talks about Lights Out NE Florida