On Saturday, April 10th, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., children ages 3-12 are invited to bring their teddy bears or other stuffed animals to The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens 18th annual Teddy Bear Affair, sponsored by Nemours ‑ and receive free admission on that day.
“Injured” teddy bears will receive special treatment by Nemours’ skilled staff along with Build-A-Bear, who will be assisting with the teddy bear check-ups. There will be animal encounters, prize drawings, visits from Smokey the Bear, and Jazoo, the Zoo mascot. Radio Disney will also be onsite with music and games from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
"You are likely to be less concerned about a stethoscope when you see that Teddy is not bothered by it,” remarked Karen Breakell, Florida Director, Public and Community Relations. "The Teddy Bear Affairs brings children together with our medical staff in a very fun way. Nemours is pleased to be teaming with the Jacksonville Zoo in keeping our children and their favorite friends healthy."
For over 90 years, the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens has been dedicated to inspiring the discovery and appreciation of wildlife through innovative experience in a caring environment. Starting in 1914 with an animal collection that consisted of one red deer fawn, the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens has grown to house more than 1,400 rare and exotic animals and over 1,000 unique plant species. The Jacksonville Zoo is a non-profit organization and is an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). It is open year-round, seven days a week, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and is located on Jacksonville’s north side at 370 Zoo Parkway, one-half mile east from I-95. The Zoo is open until 6 p.m. on weekends and holidays from March to Labor Day.
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