A great hidden gem in Jacksonville. We love visiting on a rainy day with the kids. There are tons…read moreof fish and sea animals, a little library, tasty cafe, and lots of hands on activities.

So this place is huge. It's an aquarium and a fish store and everything. No cost to get in but they…read moretake donations. Lots of turtles. It's a really cool place. Something different. Some things aren't marked, so you don't know what you're looking at but still cool. No one here to walk you around or anything. It's just kinda like you're on your own when you walk in. I didn't eat in the restaurant so I'm not sure how the service is. Just came to look at the animals :) cool place. I'd come back.

Great service good selection First time coming here. Great service and food next door - Abby the…read morebartender was amazing !

First time here-- had an assortment of arcade games, dart boards, air hockey, etc. All ages are…read morewelcome before 9:00pm and then it becomes 21 and up after that. We liked this place better than the neighboring Keg & Coin. This location was more open and spread out. Had a good selection of draft beer, seltzers, etc. Bartender was friendly and attentive. I think I would go back as a fun date thing vs going back with my young kids since the games are more for older kids and adults.

I went there for a visit on a night time feeding. It was a neat concept. They have to feed the…read moreanimals anyways, so why not invite people to educate and raise money for the sanctuary. The animals seem well taken care of and happy. The have mostly tigers but also a lion and some smaller cats. They even have two foxes and two bears! This is different than a zoo, because they have these animals as a way to save them. Some of them were from private owners and some were form closed zoos. The workers and volunteers were all happy as well.

You've never been to a place like this before... and at first, I wasn't even sure what to expect…read more The sign outside is nicely done, but when you walk in, the tables and chairs look like they're 50 years old... clean and organized, but the area clearly needs an upgrade. But that's actually the point... every dollar this nonprofit earns goes directly to animal care, facilities, and expansion. Nothing is wasted on appearances. And that mindset defines everything about this place. We signed up for a tour and arrived early to walk around a bit on our own. By chance, we ran into Curt Logiudice, the founder and owner of the sanctuary... a remarkable man who has devoted his life to this mission. Hearing him explain how it started, how it's grown, and his vision for the future was inspiring. Watching him interact with the bear they have was priceless... playful, natural, and full of trust. You couldn't tell who was enjoying it more... Curt or the bear. What they're doing here is truly admirable. Their mission is the rescue of exotic animals from serious and often tragic situations. Once an animal arrives at Catty Shack Ranch, it has a home for life. They do not breed, trade, sell, or buy animals. The sanctuary is home to tigers, a bear, lions, pumas, leopards, lynx, foxes, and coatimundis... all cared for with dignity and respect. The guided tour is absolutely worth it. The staff is knowledgeable, the experience is educational, and you get surprisingly close to the animals while still feeling completely safe. The atmosphere is calm, respectful, and not overcrowded. I noticed families with kids whose eyes were wide with amazement... it's that kind of place. This is privately funded, and even veterinarians volunteer their time to care for animals in need of medical treatment. If you see Curt on the grounds... and you probably will... stop and talk to him. His passion, humility, and genuine love for these animals is unmistakable. Please visit. Please support this place. What they're doing here truly matters. VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Spent a great day at the Jacksonville Riverwalk and it honestly ended up being one of the easiest,…read moremost relaxing parts of our trip. The whole walkway along the water has that perfect "just keep strolling" feel. You get nonstop views of the river, boats passing by, and the skyline stretching out in the distance. It is one of those places where you start walking without a plan and suddenly realize you have gone way farther than you meant to because it just keeps pulling you along. My family and I took our time, stopping every few minutes just to look out at the water or take pictures. The breeze off the river made everything feel cooler and calmer, even with people out and about enjoying the day. There were joggers, families, couples, and everyone just kind of sharing the same peaceful stretch of space. What I liked most is how simple it is. No big attractions needed, just a clean, open riverfront path that lets you slow down and enjoy Jacksonville at your own pace. Five stars. Perfect place to walk, talk, and take in the river views without any stress at all.

Our 1st time here to enjoy the Jacksonville Light Boat Parade & Fireworks Spectacular Down Town…read moreJacksonville at the Saint John's River Walk across from the Hyatt on the Mortons Steakhouse side in front of the Condo's for Jacksonville's 250th Celebration. "Information About This Fireworks Spectacular" Celebrating America's 250th birthday (the Semiquincentennial). Cities and states across the country are organizing massive America 250 campaigns to mark 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Because of this historic milestone, the City of Jacksonville expanded its usual Fourth of July footprint into a two-day downtown festival featuring the largest fireworks show in the city's history. Prime check-in locations and viewing spots along the St. Johns River include:Friendship Fountain (1015 Museum Cir.)RiversEdge (1915 RiversEdge Blvd.)Both the Northbank & Southbank Riverwalks. Our thoughts... The fireworks display did not speak to 250 years of celebration to us. Savannah's River Street off Bay Street is by far way better. Honestly. We were like... where's the rest. We really don't enjoy saying that. However it's true. Over n Out FranknKimm Downtown Jacksonville Florida July 4th 2026 Saturday FranknKimm

This place was great and Tyler was super helpful with helping me get a hang of the jet ski! I…read morebooked two hours and had a lot of fun (I'm going to try the jet kart next time)

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The Jacksonville Zoo is one of our absolute favorite spots for toddlers/kids! The African Forest…read moreexhibit is fantastic - the elevated tunnels give you amazing, close up views of the gorillas and bonobos. Another huge hit is the Giraffe Overlook, where you can walk right up to the platform and feed them eye-to-eye. When the heat gets to be too much, the splash pad is a must. It's safe, clean, and the perfect size for little ones to cool off. Pro-Tip: Pack a swimsuit, water shoes, towel, and swim diaper! I highly recommend getting the Endless Summer Pass if you're visiting for the summer. It pays for itself quickly and makes it so easy to pop in for quick morning zoo walks and splash pad sessions. The total experience tickets are only $20 for members!

This was our second time visiting the Jacksonville zoo, the last time we visited was about 8 years…read moreago. The zoo is pretty large probably the largest if not one of the largest zoos in Florida, the staff is friendly and helpful and there is plenty of parking. The negatives I found about this establishment is the prices, they are outrageous but it is a nice zoo with plenty to see and lots of animals. I would visit this zoo again, there is plenty here to do to keep you and your kids busy for a few hours. I recommend checking their hours so you have enough time to enjoy the zoo while you also have time to get away from the Florida heat for a bit and enjoy a meal,this zoo offers different places to eat.

Very well maintained 9 hole mini golf course tucked into this little corner lot. Just challenging…read moreenough to make it interesting, we all enjoyed our time putting.

Still loving this place! The people are so nice and we are VERY happy they survived the pandemic…read more Fun and relaxed place for family night mini golf.

Very large trampoline park - it was crowded but there was still plenty of space for the kiddos to…read moreplay. Very nice young man was helping with the rock climbing harnesses. There were some loud crowds of bigger kids but for the most part they watched their language around the younger kids. For $18, it was a great bargain for the entire day.

We came for a birthday party, that's what brought us on over to Surge, cause we don't live close…read more It's huge inside, nice big open area for kids to go wild! Multiple trampoline areas, ninja courses, games. We came on a Saturday and it was packed, would come back on a weekday to let the kids play when it's not so busy!