Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens Wild Magazine Winter 2022

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ANIMAL PROGRAMS

Nonnative Species of Florida By Jasmine Alvarado, Species Management Officer

Green Iguana (Iguana iguana) They cause negative impacts to local wildlife and damage residential and commercial landscape vegetation. They are considered an invasive species and were added to Florida's Prohibited Species List in April 2021. These iguanas are not located at the Zoo and are found in southern counties of Florida.


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