Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens
Tony Vecchio has over three decades of experience in wildlife management and conservation, currently serving on the Board of Directors for Visit Jacksonville since 2010, and as Executive Director and CEO of both the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens and Jacksonville Zoo Society since July 2009. Previous roles include Director at the Oregon Zoo from March 1998 to July 2009, and Director at Roger Williams Park Zoo from 1988 to 1998. Early career experience includes serving as Curator of Mammals at Zoo Atlanta from 1986 to 1988. Educational qualifications include a Master’s degree in Biology and Zoology/Animal Biology from the University of South Carolina and a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Resource Management with a focus on Wildlife Management and Conservation from Penn State University.
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Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens
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Escape to the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens for the only walking safari in Northeast Florida. Discover the earth’s wildlife through interactive and educational experiences. A true family adventure, the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens is growing and changing daily and is dedicated to the consistently improving. Beginning in 2004 with Range of the Jaguar and continuing with Giraffe Overlook and Savanna Blooms garden, the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens is quickly becoming a world-class establishment. The Zoo has something for everyone with more than 2,000 animals and 1,000 plant species. Whether you are a visitor to Florida’s First Coast or a lifetime resident, we invite you to experience the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens through interactions with people, wildlife and the environment.