Manatee encounters at the Jacksonville Zoo | Photo by Zstopstudios
On April 11, 2026, CAP and Blue Star Families Jacksonville hosted its second annual CAP Military Family Day at the Zoo in honor of the Month of the Military Child and America 250!
Families gathered for a day of creativity and animal encounters | Photo by Zstopstudios
More than 400 military family attendees came out to enjoy the arts-based exploration of the Jacksonville Zoo & Botanical Gardens.
A dance party and CAP String Orchestra performance greeted attendees at the Zoo’s newly opened VyStar SkyScape Entrance, and activities placed throughout the park—including drumming, balloon drawing, face painting, improv theatre games and more—kept the creative energy up all day.
CAP String Orchestra kicks off Military Family Day at the Zoo | Photo by Zstopstudios
Blue Star Families is an organization focused on strengthening military families by connecting them with their neighbors to create vibrant communities of mutual support. By working with other organizations on events such as this one, CAP expands its reach to engage young people wherever they are.
Thank you to volunteers from RS&H and Danis.
View all the photos on CAP’s Facebook and Flickr pages.
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