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Boca, like so many South Florida locales, was once a major player in the theme park game. Back in the 1950s, the town was home to Africa U.S.A., a compound devoted to wildlife from the Dark Continent. On 300 acres, jungle vegetation and water features were installed, and native animals were collected from Africa and shipped to Florida to live in a natural, cageless environment. |
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Jacksonville is the largest city in the contiguous United States in land area, a major port, the insurance and financial center of the state, site of U.S. Navy bases and the home of the National Football League's Jacksonville Jaguars. |
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Joint management agreements with national and state park services give Jacksonville the largest urban park system in the United States. |
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