We visited the Jacksonville Zoo with our four children (ages 6-13) and had a very nice time. The zoo is small enough to enjoy in a partial day which we prefer as we'd rather not leave exhausted. We also took advantage of our reciprocal membership (from our home zoo) and received discounted admission.
A hydrocele is a collection of fluid surrounding the testicle. It is located within the outer layer of the testicle called the tunica vaginalis. Hydroceles can also develop due to inflammation or injury within the scrotum. These sometimes resolve over a few months but many remain and require medical attention.
Causes. For baby boys, a hydrocele can develop in the womb. At about 28 weeks of gestation, the testicles descend from the developing babyâs abdominal cavity into the scrotum. A sac (processus vaginalis) accompanies each testicle, allowing fluid to surround them. In most cases, the sac closes and the fluid is absorbed. However, if the fluid remains after the sac closes, the condition is known as a noncommunicating hydrocele.