CSXCorp., one of Jacksonville’s largest employers, moment blazoned a donation of 1 million to Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens as part of REJUVENATION The crusade to Inspire. The donation will support the construction of a new CSX Bicentennial Train Station, emphasizing a commitment to the community and coinciding with the founding anniversary of the road.
” Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens brings so important life and culture to our original community. We’re looking forward to helping them produce a lasting heritage in our birthplace, ” said Joe Hinrichs, chairman and CEO at CSX. “ As we begin to plan fests for our 200th anniversary in 2027, this donation represents our ongoing commitment to fostering a vibrant, sustainable, and environmentally conscious community. The new train station won’t only enhance the caller experience but also produce a lasting connection between our company and the awful residents of Jacksonville.”
This gift reflects CSX’s longstanding commitment to invest in and serve the community it proudly calls home. Service is a guiding principle for CSX, as substantiated through the company’s commitment to guests, current and unborn workers, and the communities across its network. Supporting the profitable and artistic flourishing of Jacksonville is a natural extension of this charge. before this time, CSX committed a 10 million $ donation to the University of Florida to support the future graduate center, which is poised to review the geography of the town of Jacksonville.
” We’re pleased to admit this extraordinary donation from CSX, ” said Nikki Smith, Chief Philanthropy and Community Engagement Officer at Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens. “ The CSX Bicentennial Train Station will serve as a symbol of our participated commitment to the community and a foundation of our REZOOVENATION crusade, aimed at significantly enhancing our installations and caller experience. It’ll make the Zoo more accessible to families and callers from across the region, perfecting the experience and allowing us to partake in our charge of wildlife conservation and education with an indeed broader followership.”
The opening of the CSX Bicentennial Train Station is slated for fall 2025. CSX and Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens look forward to celebrating this cooperation as they work together to bring the innovative, new train station to life.
About CSX
CSX, based in Jacksonville, Florida, is a premier transportation company. It provides rail, intermodal, and rail-to-truck transload services and solutions to customers across a broad array of markets, including energy, industrial, construction, agricultural, and consumer products. For nearly 200 years, CSX has played a critical role in the nation’s economic expansion and industrial development. Its network connects every major metropolitan area in the eastern United States, where nearly two-thirds of the nation’s population resides. It also links more than 230 short-line railroads and more than 70 ocean, river, and lake ports with major population centers and farming towns alike. More information about CSX Corp. and its subsidiaries is available at www.csx.com.
About Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens
For over 100 years, Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens has aimed to inspire the discovery and appreciation of wildlife through innovative experiences. Starting in 1914 with an animal collection of one red deer fawn, the Zoo now has more than 2,000 rare and exotic animals and 1,000 species of plants, boasting the largest botanical garden in Northeast Florida. Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens is a nonprofit organization and a portion of every ticket sold goes to the over 45 conservation initiatives Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens supports around the world and in NE Florida. JZG is proud to be an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. For more information, visit jacksonvillezoo.org.