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Sea Turtle Nesting Season

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May 1, 2025
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Words by Kaili Cochran We’ve all heard the phrase “save the turtles.” It’s been an echoing phrase for over a decade now after a video of a marine biologist pulling a 12 cm long plastic straw from a turtle’s nostril went viral and brought awareness to plastic and pollution in our oceans.  But I’m not here to repeat
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Lions and Tigers and a Bear, Oh My! 

The wonder and sacrifices behind Catty Shack Ranch Words and photos by Mallory Pace In the northside depths of Jacksonville, tucked away on a road less traveled by, is home to some of the most exotic and beautiful animals the world has to offer. Each animal was rescued from

Beach Buddies

September 21, 2022
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Like clockwork, the ocean is warm again and the marine life is back to sharing the beach with Floridians. While it’s no surprise that people might bump into a fish or seagull, it’s the sharks that aren’t so forgiving this year. After Jacksonville Beach’s recent shark attack, many are staying
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Service Animals

September 21, 2022
 A deep dive into the rules and regulations of service animals, what is really allowed? An estimated 500,000 service dogs are aiding those with disabilities in the United States, but do we really know everything we can about service animals? According to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a service
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JACKSONVILLE ZOO AND GARDENS ASKS FOR HELP TO RAISE $250,000 BY SUNDAY 

September 15, 2020
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When COVID-19 forced Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens to close its gates for two months, the nonprofit lost critical revenue during its busiest months. The Zoo is now asking for the community’s help to recover through the ZOO-A-THON, which aims to raise $250,000 in donations by Sunday. “Many people are surprised
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Get Your Fair On: The Greater Jacksonville Fair Returns Nov 7-17

Get Your Fair On: The Greater Jacksonville Fair Returns Nov 7-17

November 5, 2019
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With family fun, thrilling rides, live music and champion livestock, it’s fair to say the Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair rocks. A colorful new contest added this year could spell a free day at the fair for lucky winners. The opens Nov 7, and continues through Nov 17 at the located
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Crocodiles In Northeast Florida! Baby Crocs Hatch At The Alligator Farm In St. Augustine

July 11, 2017
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The St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park announces a rare occurrence in North America: the hatching of four freshwater Johnston’s crocodiles, Crocodylus johnstoni. The new babies mark the first time the species has hatched at the zoo and only the second time babies of this species were welcomed in North America, with first captive hatch credits going to the
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Dog Wash At Native Sun Benefits First Coast No More Homeless Pets

June 6, 2017
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The local retailer will host its Fifth Annual Charity Dog Wash to benefit First Coast No More Homeless Pets. The dog wash will be held at all three Native Sun locations from noon-2 p.m. June 17. Jacksonville dog owners are invited to bring their dogs for a bath, with all
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Hen Fruit at Tree Hill

January 23, 2017
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Tree Hill Nature Center strives to protect and promote the native flora and fauna that exist in northeast Florida. Tree Hill works towards this goal through education programs, where discussion topics with students include biodiversity, adaptation, and competition for resources. Volunteer work days throughout the year provide an opportunity to
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