Jackson Zoo
601-352-2580
http://www.jacksonzoo.org/
The Jackson Zoological Park began in 1919, and moved to its current location in 1921. The zoo currently houses over 100 different species and over 700 animals.
Hours of Operation: Open year round from 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Monday through Sunday.
Last ticket sold at 3:30 p.m.
Zoo is closed on December 25th.
**Zoo will close at 2:00 pm on December 24th.
Zoo may occasionally be closed due to severe weather.
General Admission
* Friends of the Zoo Enter Free
* children under 2 Enter Free
* child (2-12) $5.00
* adult (13+) $8.00
* senior (65+) $7.20
Upcoming Events
- Dream Night at the Zoo
- Sun, Jun 3, 5:30 pm.
- The invitation-only event allows physically or mentally challenged children and their families to see the zoo at their own pace and engage in activities that are customized for them. Participants must be referred by an approved organization to get an invitation.
- Jackson Zoo.
- Free admission.
filed under: Community.
- Summer Zoo Camp
- Mon, Jun 4, 8:00 am.
- Children ages 4-12 enjoy animals encounters, games, crafts, hikes and keeper chats at the one-week camps. Sessions are divided by age groups, and topics and times vary. Half-day sessions for ages 4-5. Registration required; space limited. Zoo members receive discounts.
- Jackson Zoo.
- $75 ages 4-5, $150 ages 6-12, $35 opt. lunch (ages 6-12 only).
- Story Time Tuesday
- Tue, Jun 5, 10:00 am.
- A zookeeper reads an animal story, and the kids get to do a related craft project or have an animal encounter.
- Jackson Zoo.
- Free with paid admission.
Other dates:
Tuesday Jul 3 10:00 am
Tuesday Aug 7 10:00 am
Tuesday Sep 4 10:00 am
filed under: Literary and Signings, Youth.
- Wild About Reading Party
- Sat, Jun 9, 10:00 am.
- The program includes crafts, a scavenger hunt, games and book readings. Donate a book to Jackson Public Schools' summer reading program and receive free admission for one child.
- Jackson Zoo.
- $9, $8.20 seniors, $6 children ages 2-12, members/babies free.
filed under: Literary and Signings, Community, Youth.
- Critters and Crawlers
- Sat, Jun 9, 10:00 am.
- The program for toddlers ages 2-3 and their caregivers includes indoor and outdoor activities, and animal encounters Sessions are on July 14, Aug. 11 and Sept. 8 at 10 a.m. Discounts available for members.
- Jackson Zoo.
- Prices vary.
Other dates:
Saturday Jul 14 10:00 am
Saturday Aug 11 10:00 am
Saturday Sep 8 10:00 am
- JPS Summer Reading Day
- Sat, Jun 9, 10:00 am.
- The theme is "Wild About Reading!" Children enjoy crafts, keeper talks and a scavenger hunt. Students who read at least three books during the summer receive free zoo passes.
- Jackson Zoo.
- Free with paid admission.
filed under: Literary and Signings, Community, Youth.
- Father's Appreciation Day
- Sun, Jun 17, 9:00 am.
- Fathers receive half off admission for Father's Day with a paying child's admission.
- Jackson Zoo.
- $9, $8.20 seniors, $6 children ages 2-12, members/babies free.
filed under: Community.
- Breakfast with the Beavers and Otters
- Sat, Jun 23, 7:00 am.
- The breakfast buffet is in the Wilderness and Aquatics Building. Enjoy keeper chats and related activities. Pre-registration required.
- Jackson Zoo.
- Admission TBA.
filed under: Food and Drink, Community, Exhibits and Openings.
- Ice Cream Safari
- Sat, Jul 14, 10:00 am.
- Sample more than a dozen ice cream flavors scooped by local television, radio and print media celebrities, and vote for your favorite flavor as well as favorite celebrity scooper.
- Jackson Zoo.
- Admission TBA.
filed under: Community, Family, Food and Drink.
- Zoo Connections Teacher Workshop
- Tue, Jul 17, 9:00 am.
- Teachers for grades K-2 learn how to incorporate a visit to the zoo into a curriculum. Bring lunch.
- Jackson Zoo.
- $15, $5 for 0.5 CEU credits optional.
Other dates:
Thursday Jul 19 9:00 am
filed under: Community.
- International Tiger Day
- Sun, Jul 29, 9:00 am.
- Learn fun facts about tigers, talk to keeper staff and enjoy craft projects.
- Jackson Zoo.
- $9, $8.20 seniors, $6 children ages 2-12, members/babies free.
filed under: Exhibits and Openings, Community.
- Back to "Zool"
- Sat, Aug 11, 9:00 am.
- Meet the zoo docents and education staff, and learn what animal education is really like. Enjoy face painting, temporary tattoos and a visit from Dora the Explorer.
- Jackson Zoo.
- $9, $8.20 seniors, $6 children ages 2-12, members/babies free.
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