Jackson Zoo

For nearly 100 years, the Jackson Zoo is a place where communities and their families gather in the natural environment surrounded by some of the most beautiful animals on the planet. Everywhere else in Mississippi you can see that a ton of white rhinoceros is being grazed, a group of chimpanzees playing their days, or a Sumatran tiger staring at the sun. Professional caregivers provide chats and information to guests daily during the approved animal breeding mission. Trained educators can provide contacts of goodwill animals and take these animals out of public events.

The mission of the Jackson Zoological Society is to provide visitors with a high quality entertainment and educational environment dedicated to wildlife conservation and protection. As a non-profit organization of 501C3, our daily work relies on funds from city, state, county, public and private donations, and most importantly - from our community to family and school Access

We are looking forward to the next century. Not only will we create memorable experiences, we will save wildlife and ecosystems that are in danger of extinction and work to help the community learn more about the world around them.

View future events, educational programs and plan your visit. Over 200 animals, activities throughout the year, and educational programs, Jackson Zoo is doing a lot of work!

The Jackson Zoo is located in Jackson, Mississippi. Jackson Zoo has attracted people both inside and outside the state for more than 90 years. This zoo has a collection of animals representing over 200 species of animals and nearly 380 species of animals, with a glimpse of wildlife from all over the world. In the 1930s, during the Great Depression many new buildings were built with the help of the Work Progress Control Office (WPA). Like almost all other cities and provinces, Jackson City uses the funds of the New Deal Plan to create a construction industry for citizens at difficult times. Through public works, city and zoo supervisor Irl Bennett left the facility serving Jackson for about 80 years. Today, many buildings built by WPA still exist. At that time, the castle was an ape island with dozens of rhesus monkeys, and the elephant cafe was a young Asian elephant.

In the spring of 2006, the Jackson Zoo opened the latest area of ​​the park, and part of the zoo is completely dedicated to the most beautiful creatures in Mississippi. In Jackson Zoo, there are many states representative of animals such as Japanese black bear, mountain lion, rattlesnakes etc.