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Blue Star Families & CAP: Supporting Military Families in Jacksonville

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!

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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 parkβ€”including drumming, balloon drawing, face painting, improv theatre games and moreβ€”kept the creative energy up all day.

CAP string orchestra plays for military families at Jacksonville Zoo

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&HΒ andΒ Danis.

View all the photos on CAP’s Facebook and Flickr pages.

Want an invite to our next event? Enroll your student in a CAP program today, and sign up for our emails to stay on top of all the happenings and impact at CAP.

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April 24, 2026

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