#1 of 30 Things To Do in Orange Park
Mandarin Museum
Jacksonville FL
~2.89 miles from Orange Park city center
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Located at the southern tip of Jacksonville, this museum is dedicated to promoting the local history. Housed inside the historic Walter Jones general store it is an example of a one-story, crossroads country store. On display are artifacts detailing the life of Harriet Beecher Stowe, author of Uncle Tom's Cabin, who lived in Mandarin, as well as artifacts and memorabilia recovered from the Maple Leaf, a Union naval ship sunk off Mandarin Point in 1884. Admission is free.
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#2 of 30 Things To Do in Orange Park
Westside Regional Park
Jacksonville FL
~3.94 miles from Orange Park city center
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Welcome to Jacksonville's largest city-maintained park, which stretches across more than 500 acres, featuring a nature education center, walking and biking trails and a wildlife watchtower.
Attraction type: Urban park
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Address: 7000 Roosevelt Blvd Jacksonville, FL
Tel: (904) 573-2498
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#3 of 30 Things To Do in Orange Park
Museum of Southern History
Jacksonville FL
~8.10 miles from Orange Park city center
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This small but informative 25-year old museum, located minutes from I-10 off US 17, celebrates both the history and culture of daily life in the South during the 19th century. At the Museum of Southern History there are artifacts and memorabilia from the Civil War, and from everyday Southern life, politics and fashion. Friendly staff can assist visitors who are interested in tracing the genealogy of Southern families, leading you through the extensive research library that features more than 3,000 volumes. A spectacular assortment of original military items is on sale in the museum's shop, called The Florida Depot.
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#4 of 30 Things To Do in Orange Park
Florida Community College
101 W. State St. Jacksonville FL - 904.633.8100
~8.79 miles from Orange Park city center
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Success Starts with the Right Education
In a fast-moving global economy, the knowledge and skills people learn must be relevant, purposeful and quickly adaptable.
That’s why people are coming to Florida State College at Jacksonville in record numbers — more than 80,000 students in 2007–08. More than ever, leaders in business, education and government are recognizing the tremendous value of community colleges and the difference our programs make in people’s lives.
We are growing our reputation as the largest, most dynamic and most influential higher education institution on the First Coast.
Our workforce development program is the largest in Florida, helping thousands of students prepare for high-demand careers each year. We also have built the state’s largest online learning program, military education program and information technology curriculum.
The size and quality of our education programs produce significant economic impact for the region. Employers depend on us to deliver the highly skilled employees they need to compete and grow in the future.
The impact of our College extends beyond student success and economic growth — to the arts and culture in our community. Through the Artist Series, honored by the State of Florida as a “Major Cultural Institution,” we bring top-rated Broadway productions, concerts and cultural performances to Jacksonville each year.
Our Community
Total student headcount: 80,000
Median age in college credit programs: 27 years old
Median age in continuing education programs: 39 years old
The majority of students pursue associate degrees or other career-training credentials. The balance of the student population is enrolled in high school completion or basic education programs, special academic programs, or professional development classes. Our diverse student body closely mirrors the diversity of Northeast Florida. Our English language programs attract students from about 120 countries around the world — a marvelous complement to the rich diversity of our campus experience.
http://www.fccj.org/
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#5 of 30 Things To Do in Orange Park
Avenues Mall
Jacksonville FL
~9.31 miles from Orange Park city center
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#6 of 30 Things To Do in Orange Park
Theatre Jacksonville
Jacksonville FL
~10.05 miles from Orange Park city center
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Theatre Jacksonville is a volunteer-based community theatre whose mission is to create opportunities for community participation in theatre arts.
This mission mandates inclusion and the development of diversity in the Company's artistic, volunteer, audience and donor bases. This goal is achieved through presenting plays and programs of noted artistic excellence, supporting volunteers and students with exceptional training opportunities, and allowing for the development of unique and/or original performance projects and events by Florida artists.
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#7 of 30 Things To Do in Orange Park
River City Playhouse
Jacksonville FL
~10.63 miles from Orange Park city center
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Traveler Description:
This not-for-profit professional theater company specializes in children's theater with its Tot Theatre, geared for preschool kids through second grade.
Attraction type: Theater
Address: 1026 Edgewood Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32205-5343
Tel: (904) 388-8830
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#8 of 30 Things To Do in Orange Park
Museum of Science and History
Jacksonville FL
~10.92 miles from Orange Park city center
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Nicknamed MOSH, this museum overlooks the St. Johns River and is near the downtown area. Great fun and an educational experience for the whole family, it comes with its own planetarium. Exhibits include marine life, native Florida wildlife, local history, and the Holozone, full of interactive games and simulator rides. In addition, classroom activities and planetarium programs allow for hands-on, interactive fun. Don't miss The Living Room, MOSH's animal exhibit.
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#9 of 30 Things To Do in Orange Park
Alexander Brest Planetarium
Jacksonville FL
~10.92 miles from Orange Park city center
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#10 of 30 Things To Do in Orange Park
Jacksonville Historical Center
Jacksonville FL
~10.93 miles from Orange Park city center
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The Center traces Jacksonville area history from its first residents,- the Timucua Indians, - to its development as a major city on the US Eastern Seaboard. Located on the Southbank Riverwalk, admission is free to the public. Open afternoons daily; closed major holidays.
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#11 of 30 Things To Do in Orange Park
Friendship Park
Jacksonville FL
~10.95 miles from Orange Park city center
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The fountain and Friendship Park was designed by Taylor Hardwick, the Jacksonville architect who also designed the Haydon Burns Library. 14 acres (57,000 m2) of land were donated for the project by Southside merchants. Begun in 1963 and completed at a cost of $1.7 million, the parked opened in March 1965.
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#12 of 30 Things To Do in Orange Park
Jacksonville Landing
Jacksonville FL
~11.36 miles from Orange Park city center
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Nestled along the gorgeous St. Johns River in Downtown Jacksonville, The Jacksonville Landing is home to year-round entertainment, a wide variety of waterfront dining options and a cozy inside shopping mall all of which are sure to complete an afternoon or evening of fun. For more than 20 years, The Jacksonville Landing has been the First Place for Visitors and The Only Place for Residents.
The Landing hosts more than 350 events each year including Florida/Georgia Weekend Celebrations, the annual Christmas Tree Lighting, New Year’s Eve and Gator Bowl Celebrations, St. Patrick’s Day and July 4th. Weekly events include live weekend entertainment in the center courtyard offering a variety of music including classic rock, oldies, contemporary, jazz, and top 40. The Landing also hosts a myriad of events for the community such as charity walks and runs and the Earth Day Ecology Fair. There is always something going on at The Jacksonville Landing, and a complete list of all Landing events can be found in the events section.
Restaurants at The Landing provide a great view of the gorgeous St. Johns River. Visiting each restaurant is like experiencing a different cuisine and a different atmosphere each time you make your way to Downtown Jacksonville. All of our restaurants are open seven-days-a-week for lunch and dinner. We also have nightclubs (The Twisted Martini and Mavericks Rock N’ Honky Tonk with Miss Ellie’s Bardello) that offer a variety of late-night entertainment.
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#13 of 30 Things To Do in Orange Park
Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra
Jacksonville FL
~11.36 miles from Orange Park city center
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The Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra (JSO) is an American orchestra based in Jacksonville, Florida. Widely recognized for its high artistic quality, the JSO ranks among the nation’s top 30 to 40 orchestras in terms of number of performances and population served. Its success has been defined by the Palm Beach Post as “the standard to which all other Florida orchestras should strive.”
As one of a handful of American orchestras with its own dedicated concert hall, the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra performs the majority of its programs in the acoustically superb and internationally recognized Robert E. Jacoby Symphony Hall at the Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts, the only true orchestra concert hall in Florida.
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#14 of 30 Things To Do in Orange Park
Prime F. Osborn Convention Center
Jacksonville FL
~11.45 miles from Orange Park city center
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The Prime F. Osborn Convention Center is located in downtown Jacksonville, Florida. The Convention Center offers a variety of banquet halls and meeting rooms perfect for any occasion.
The Prime Osborn, or, more formally, the Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center, is a convention center located in downtown Jacksonville, Florida. Opened in 1986, it was built incorporating Jacksonville's Union Station as well as several thousand square feet of newly-built structure.
The first union station in Jacksonville was built by the Savannah, Florida and Western Railway (later part of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad) in 1883. The Jacksonville, Tampa and Key West Railway (also later part of the ACL) began to use it in 1884. Other terminals served the Florida Central and Peninsular Railroad (later part of the Seaboard Air Line Railway), the Florida East Coast Railway, and the Georgia Southern and Florida Railway.
The company was incorporated in 1894 by Henry Flagler, who owned the Florida East Coast Railway. Its first Union Depot opened on February 4, 1895, and was completed on January 15, 1897. It came to be known as the Flagler Depot.
The second Union Station opened in 1919 on the site of the original one, and was last used on January 3, 1974 (Amtrak now stops several miles north). In 1982, a public-private partnership was started, led by former CSX chairman Prime F. Osborn III. The new convention center opened on October 17, 1986.
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#15 of 30 Things To Do in Orange Park
Gator Bowl
Jacksonville FL
~11.49 miles from Orange Park city center
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The Gator Bowl is an annual college football bowl game that is played at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida. It is the sixth oldest college bowl, held continuously since 1946. Its current full name is the Konica Minolta Gator Bowl after its present sponsor, Konica Minolta.
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#16 of 30 Things To Do in Orange Park
The Florida Theatre
128 East Forsyth Street Jacksonville FL - (904) 355-5661
~11.51 miles from Orange Park city center
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The Florida Theatre is a historic U.S. movie theater in Jacksonville, Florida. The theatre is one of only four remaining high-style movie palaces built in Florida during the Mediterranean Revival architectural boom of the 1920s. It is located at 128 through 134 East Forsyth Street. Opened in 1927, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places on November 4, 1982.
http://www.floridatheatre.com
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#17 of 30 Things To Do in Orange Park
Veteran's Memorial Coliseum
Jacksonville FL
~11.60 miles from Orange Park city center
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The Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena is a 15,000 seat multi-purpose arena in Jacksonville, Florida. It was built in 2003 as part of Mayor John Delaney's Better Jacksonville Plan to replace the outdated Jacksonville Memorial Coliseum.
The arena was designed, using state-of-the-art techniques, to have the acoustical characteristics necessary for concerts; the first artist to hold a concert in the Arena was Elton John, in November 2003.
Since that time, dozens of groups, including country, rap, rock and others have performed at the Arena, including Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band, Queen + Paul Rodgers, Aerosmith, Lenny Kravitz, Guns N' Roses, Billy Joel, Jessica Simpson, Hilary Duff, Hannah Montana/Miley Cyrus, Everlife, Taylor Swift & American Idol Live!, among others.
In 2006, a scheduled Dixie Chicks concert was cancelled, due to lack of ticket sales, which was seen as part of the general backlash against the group's comments on the Iraq War, especially in the South.
The Memorial Arena also serves as a multi-functional entertainment venue.
Sporting events hosted include the 2004 USA Men's Olympic basketball team in their only game played in the United States, as well as the first and second rounds of the 2006 and 2010 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament.
The arena also hosted the WWE One Night Stand 2007 pay-per-view.
The arena also hosts frequent WWE shows throughout the year
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#18 of 30 Things To Do in Orange Park
Veterans Memorial Wall
Jacksonville FL
~11.62 miles from Orange Park city center
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The Veterans Memorial Wall is located at 1145 East Adams Street, adjacent to the Jacksonville Municipal Stadium in downtown Jacksonville, Florida. The quarter-million dollar monument was dedicated in November, 1995 and serves as a tribute to more than 1,500 Jacksonville area American war heroes. The outdoor memorial was promoted as "the largest of its kind" and "the only wall that honors veterans from all six [service] branches" (Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard and Merchant Marine). The 65 foot-long black granite monument contains the names of servicemen and women from World War I through Operation Desert Storm and the current war on terrorism. In front of the wall stands a torch with an eternal flame.
The Wall is the site of the city's Memorial Day ceremony, when any local servicewoman and serviceman who lost their lives in the prior year are honored and their names added to the obelisque.
Every Memorial Day since the monument was completed, a group of family, friends and classmates of Navy pilot Scott Speicher gather at the wall. Speicher, who grew up in Jacksonville, was shot down on the first night of Operation Desert Storm in 1991. His remains went unrecovered until August 2, 2009.
When the Wall was built, it was located just eight feet from the exterior wall of the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Coliseum, and extraordinary measures were taken to protect it when the Coliseum was demolished in 2003. When all of the debris was removed and the site restored to grade, the Memorial was surrounded by a 2-acre (8,100 m2) walking park.
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#19 of 30 Things To Do in Orange Park
Jacksonville Municipal Stadium - Jacksonville Jaguars (ALLTEL)
One Stadium Place Jacksonville FL
~11.63 miles from Orange Park city center
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Home of the Jacksonville Jaguars NFL.
Jacksonville Municipal Stadium is a football stadium located in downtown Jacksonville, Florida next to the St. Johns River. It is the home stadium facility of the Jacksonville Jaguars NFL franchise. The stadium sits on 10 acres (40,000 m²) of land, including portions of the original Gator Bowl Stadium; it had a capacity of 73,000 when re-opened and expansions over the past decade have since increased that to 76,877.
Municipal Stadium is used primarily as a professional football facility but does host other events including monster truck shows and concerts. It also hosts a number of annual college football games, including "The World's Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party" each year between The University of Florida and The University of Georgia, and a post-season bowl game, the Gator Bowl, which pits teams from either the Big East or Big 12 conferences against an Atlantic Coast Conference opponent. The stadium is also a former site of the Atlantic Coast Conference football championship game.
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#20 of 30 Things To Do in Orange Park
Jacksonville Museum of Modern Art
Jacksonville FL
~11.64 miles from Orange Park city center
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Take some time off for a visit to this museum because it's an educational and exciting trip down history. Get a glimpse into the world of modern art at the Jacksonville Museum. It is appropriately named after its permanent collection of artwork, which spans the entire 20th century. This non-profit organization tries to reach out to all sections of society—scholars, students, art lovers and young people. The exciting and ever-changing schedule also has special summer programs, family...
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#21 of 30 Things To Do in Orange Park
Ritz Theatre & LaVilla Museum
Jacksonville FL
~11.92 miles from Orange Park city center
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Ritz Theatre is a 400-seat theatre featuring a state-of-the-art sound system, theatrical lighting and 30' x 40' performance stage. Supporting the theatre are storage and loading spaces, dressing rooms and technical areas.
The lobby of the Ritz Theatre is one of Jacksonville's premiere reception and gathering areas. Receptions, business meetings, private affairs, weddings and other community events are held in the beautifully decorated lobby.
The Ritz Theatre is the home of an array of exciting musicals and theatrical performances, including our ever popular Amateur Night at the Ritz and the Ritz Voices Youth Choir. On any given night you might witness the old school sounds of the Manhattans, classical arias featuring tenor Bill Brown and mezzo soprano Hilda Harris or the smooth jazz sounds of Dianne Reeves or Rachelle Ferrell. The visually and musically impressive Sundiata: Lion King of Mali, the emotionally charged blessing of Archbishop Desmond Tutu and the storytelling genius of Kala JoJo and Baba Jamal are among the performances presented.
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#22 of 30 Things To Do in Orange Park
Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum
Jacksonville FL
~12.17 miles from Orange Park city center
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The Karpeles Manuscript Library is the world’s largest private collection of original manuscripts and documents.The library was founded in 1983 by California real estate magnates, David and Marsha Karpeles, with the goal of stimulating interest in learning, especially in children. All of the Karpeles Manuscript Library services are free.
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#23 of 30 Things To Do in Orange Park
Edward Waters College
1658 Kings Rd Jacksonville FL
~12.39 miles from Orange Park city center
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Edward Waters College is a private college located in Jacksonville, Florida. It was founded in 1866 to educate freed former slaves and is the oldest black college in Florida.
Edward Waters College is a private college located in Jacksonville, Florida. It was founded in 1866 to educate freed former slaves and is the oldest black college in Florida.
http://www.ewc.edu
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#24 of 30 Things To Do in Orange Park
Centennial Hall
Jacksonville FL
~12.45 miles from Orange Park city center
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Centennial Hall, which contains the Obi-Scott-Umunna Collection of African Art, is the oldest building on Edward Waters College campus. Built in 1916, it was added to the United States National Register of Historic Places on May 4, 1976.
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#25 of 30 Things To Do in Orange Park
Jacksonville Equestrian Center
13611 Normandy Blvd Jacksonville FL
~12.62 miles from Orange Park city center
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The Jacksonville Equestrian Center is an equestrian facility at the Cecil Commerce Center in Jacksonville, Florida. It consists of an indoor multi-purpose arena, officially named Championship Arena (capacity at 4,000), two outdoor competition arenas, two outdoor warm-up arenas, a turf arena, 426 permanent stalls, and 70 Full Service RV spaces. The facility has a grand opening in March, 2004; it is home to several horse-related events. In 2007 it was projected to be the home of the Jacksonville Pelicans of the National Indoor Football League.
The center is part of the Cecil Recreation Complex, the most comprehensive recreational facility on Jacksonville’s Westside. The $25 million project was part of the 2000 Better Jacksonville Plan. The City of Jacksonville, Parks and Recreation department manages the facilities. They have hosted a diverse group of events which range from dressage to Rodeo; the Royal Lipizzan Stallions to the 4-H annual horse show. Non-equestrian events have included Monster truck shows, Demolition derby, music concerts and band camp.
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#26 of 30 Things To Do in Orange Park
Tree Hill Nature Center
Jacksonville FL
~13.83 miles from Orange Park city center
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The Tree Hill Nature Center, located immediately adjacent to Lone Star Road in the Arlington Section of Jacksonville, is a nonprofit 50-acre urban wildlife preserve offering unspoiled forest, swamps, freshwater streams, gardens, nature trails and exhibits and has been in existence for three decades. The well maintained trails (of which there are three of varying lengths) cumulatively total about 1.2 miles. The center is open Monday through Saturday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Admission is $4.00 for adults and $2.00 for children.
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#27 of 30 Things To Do in Orange Park
Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens
Jacksonville FL
~16.92 miles from Orange Park city center
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The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, built on the site of the home of Arthur and Ninah Cummer, opened its doors November 10, 1961. From Ninah Cummer's relatively small collection of sixty pieces that launched the museum, The Cummer's permanent collection has grown to over six thousand works of art encompassing eight thousand years of art history.
This enormous growth was accomplished through the generosity of numerous patrons whose gifts of art ranged from single pieces to entire collections. Other notable acquisitions were purchased with endowments established for that purpose by benefactors and The Cummer Council. Particularly noteworthy additions are the Wark Collection of early Meissen porcelain, the Dennis C. Hayes Collection of Japanese woodblock prints, and the Eugène Louis Charvot Collection of nineteenth-century prints and paintings.
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#28 of 30 Things To Do in Orange Park
Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens
Jacksonville FL
~17.16 miles from Orange Park city center
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The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens is a zoo located in Jacksonville. It sits at the mouth of the Trout River. The zoo occupies approximately 110 acres (0.4 km2) and has over 2,000 animals in its collection. The zoo has grown from its modest beginnings in Springfield to be considered one of the city's premiere attractions.
The zoo's marquee attraction is the Range of the Jaguar, which won the 2005 AZA Exhibit of the year award. The exhibits highlights animals native to Neotropical Rainforests. The zoo's other exhibits include the Plains of East Africa, highlighting African Savannah animals; Great Apes of the World, featuring 3 of the 4 Great Apes among other primates; the Australian Outback, including lorikeets, cassowarys, and kangaroos.
The zoo is active in animal conservation, participating in over 20 SSP (Species Survival Plans.) In 2004, the zoo reached an agreement with the nation of Guyana to help promote conservation in that country, particularly the Iwokrama Rainforest. Additionally, since 1999 the zoo has been home to a large breeding colony of woodstorks.
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#29 of 30 Things To Do in Orange Park
Anheuser-Busch Brewery
Jacksonville FL
~18.61 miles from Orange Park city center
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#30 of 30 Things To Do in Orange Park
Theodore Roosevelt Area
Jacksonville FL
~19.33 miles from Orange Park city center
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Wildlife surrounds more than four miles of these scenic hiking trails, including rare birds, raccoons, foxes and turtles. Guided tours take place each Saturday afternoon to help visitors learn more about the ecological zones in the park and to point out some of the area's hard-to-spot animals. Additional outdoor activities include bicycling, fishing, boating and picnicking. The preserve is accessible from the Arlington Expressway and Atlantic Boulevard on the east side of the city. There is no entrance fee.
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