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Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary, Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens, Nature & Wildlife Areas, Cooking Classes. For personalized recommendations, try our AI trip-planning product.
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- fromper adult₱360
Half-day Toursfromper adult₱5,780
E-Bike Toursfromper adult₱6,896- fromper adult₱3,598
- fromper adult₱2,153
Fun & Gamesfromper adult₱1,649
Private Sightseeing Toursfromper group (up to 6)₱19,488
Historical Toursfromper adult₱739
Cultural Toursfromper adult₱1,500
Escape Roomsfromper adult₱2,449
Nature & Wildlife Areas
Sanctuary dedicated to the rescue of big cats, offering guided tours and night feeding events amidst well-maintained habitats, with a focus on animal welfare and education.
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Family-friendly zoo with a diverse array of animals, engaging activities like giraffe feeding, and scenic train rides. Features spacious habitats, a dinosaur exhibit, and a charming carousel.
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Museum with diverse art collections, interactive children's wing, tranquil riverfront gardens, and unique gift shop items.
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Scenic coastal escape with a serene ambiance, characterized by a distinctive shoreline adorned with weathered trees. Ideal for peaceful strolls and landscape photography.
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Coastal retreat with serene beaches, nature trails, and scenic bike paths. Ideal for outdoor activities, picnics, and tranquil sunset viewing. Minimal crowds enhance the natural ambiance.
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- Johns Traveling reviewsWestminster, MD6 contributionsThe cats were looking great. We had a nice stroll through the park. You can visit and see all in approximately an hour. Would recommend.Written February 1, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- joshuaHummelstown, PA42 contributionsBeautiful zoo. It is nicely landscaped and wasn't too crowded. I saw some rare species I never knew even existed. Great time and in speaking with the employees it was nice to hear about their conservation efforts.Written February 7, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Midwesterner007Midwesterner007228 contributionsIt's a beautiful spot with a well-curated collection in downtown Jacksonville.
The smaller museum has works by notable artists and other interesting collections. It's a nice way to spend the afternoon. In addition are the gardens which, although smaller, are really beautiful and photogenic. You can imagine what this might have been like as a private home, especially with the originial representation of a former owner's sitting room attached.
The cafe was also quite good. We had the quinoa and the crab cake. Both were very enjoyable and even came with the option to enjoy outside.
The neighborhood is fine with shops and a park close by, just watch your step crossing the street in typical Florida traffic.Written December 10, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - TravelerCentralFLAClermont, FL1,914 contributionsOn our visit to Jacksonville we visited the Kingsley Plantation. It is part of the Timucuan Ecological and Historical Preserve which is a National Park Service site. Kingsley Plantation is about a 35 minute drive from Fort Caroline which is also part of Timucuan.
Kingsley Plantation is the former plantation of Zephaniah Kingsley who was a slave trader and planter who grew sea island cotton on the land. He had many enslaved persons on his plantation who did nearly all the labor to keep the plantation functioning and to make wealth for him. Even his wife, Anta, was one of enslaved people captured and brought over from Africa.
It was interesting to learn the history of the place and of Florida in the late 1700s and 1800s.
The planter's house was open to visit while we were there, but it is only open to go inside on certain weekends. There was a barn to visit as well as the kitchen house. Near the front of the property are the ruins of the quarters that were built for the enslaved people who lived and worked on the property. It was very sobering and somber to visit the ruins of the houses that were built for the people who were enslaved to work so hard on the land. I recommend a visit; it is informative and sobering.Written December 23, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Carrie MMaryland6 contributionsI love Big Talbot state park!
It is a wonderful state park because it is different from most. On their beach you can find driftwood as well as cool little teepee style buildings (if you will) that people have built with some of the driftwood. There is a lot of brush to get past and for most of the beach, you have to hurtle over branches (the beach is very long so it isn’t that big of an issue). Anyway, Big Talbot state park is awesome and I recommend you take a day trip there!Written December 28, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Roberta SGrand Island, FL232 contributionsIt was a nice state park with a beach. We weren't planning on swimming so wasn't bummed about the rip tide warning. It was just nice and relaxing. We wanted to do the nature walk but couldn't figure where the path started. Wish it had been clearly marked and easy to get to. The drive is long so be prepared for that and a $5 entry fee which is not bad at all. They had nice bathhouses with restrooms and lots of picnic tables. The other reviews I read stated this place was practically dead but there were lots of people when we went. Still everyone was spread out and was not overly crowded. Nice if you just want a nice escape for a bit.Written September 21, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- kd sAtlanta, GA9 contributionsGreat location - shielded from the sun (under the overpass); wonderful variety of vendors (food and other merchandise); very nice addition to our weekend plans.
I'll definitely return when I'm in Jacksonville 😊Written May 27, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Lori JKokomo, IN31 contributionsMy husband and I visited when in Jacksonville for the Mayo Clinic. We visited to picnic and check out the campground. Even though it began storming we enjoyed our visit. Easy and pretty walkways out to the beach. Well kept. We look forward to returning to camp.Written August 3, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Brenda COrmond Beach, FL29 contributionsthis is a great place to shop. You can find anything that you are looking for. I went through many of the stores and found everything that I was looking for. It is clean and neat and the restrooms were very nice.Written February 7, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Stuart CPreston, UK81 contributionsParadise! a Beautiful Beach. White sand that goes for miles and miles. the beach is unspoilt and really nice to go to to have space, time out and top chill.Written November 30, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Rita SMelbourne, FL1,921 contributionsSpectacular views of the river and city line. Level pavement shared by walkers, cyclists. and joggers. Benches throughout. Finding parking was challenging. Walking under bridge was fascinating.Written August 3, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Local TravelerOrlando, FL93 contributionsThe theater has always been wonderful, but the recent renovations have made it even better.
Better shows are coming which we appreciate.
Out favorite every year is Get The Led OutWritten May 13, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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