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With $50 million in new exhibits in the works, herpetologist Jeff Ettling takes over as president and CEO of the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens.

AJ the breeding male giraffe made his public debut at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens this month, two years to the day since beloved predecessor Duke passed away. The timing was "pure coincidence … but it’s a lovely tribute to Duke’s sizable legacy," said Deputy Zoo Director Dan Maloney.  Duke sired 18 offspring during his 15 years in Jacksonville and was designated an "essential contributor" to the Association of Zoos & Aquariums' Giraffe Species Survival Plan, the cooperative breeding program of accredited zoos. Four of his offspring still reside at the local zoo: Figie, JoJo, Duk...