Jackson Mississippi Zoo

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Welcome to the Jackson Zoo, located in the heart of Mississippi's capital city. Our zoo is home to hundreds of animals from all around the world, and we …

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3.0/5 · 256 reviews
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Jul 8, 2023
Worst zoo ever. I took my family and there was only a few animals out the place is run down. I fell thru one of the walk ways. Animals are poorly taken care of to say the least. Boards are rotten and… Full review by 272normanc
Jun 25, 2023
We was very disappointed with everything the animals they did have didn’t have enough water to drink or play in it was very hot the places where there was animals was nasty wasn’t clean the walk ways… Full review by Culture65127459969
Jun 17, 2023
My grand daughter put it best when she asked, "Where are all the animals?" We did not see any giraffes, chimpanzees, flamingos, zebras, red wolfs, or leopards that were there in the past. There was … Full review by DayTrip792676

Facts

Opened:1919
Annual visitors:120,000

Questions & answers

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Hello. Do you think that the lack of interest and low population of Jackson had an affect on the conditions of the zoo?
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I'm not sure why you're asking these questions continuously, but I think the location of the zoo (a high crime area that is NOT a good place to be even in the daylight) has a lot more to do …
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I'm not sure why you're asking these questions continuously, but I think the location of the zoo (a high crime area that is NOT a good place to be even in the daylight) has a lot more to do with it than the population.
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Hello. Do you think that the animals' habitats need to be improved, to make them natural?
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Yes they all needs some improvement
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Hi, MReed1. What would you like to know about this attraction? Hello. I seen online pictures of the animals in their habitats …
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Hi, MReed1. What would you like to know about this attraction? Hello. I seen online pictures of the animals in their habitats at the zoo, and they looked outdated and unnatural. Do you agree that these habitats need work?
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I was thinking that the Jackson Zoo needs to be updated like other zoos in the US. Do you think that the zoo needs actual habitats for the animals, ie. a replica of a rainforest for …
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I was thinking that the Jackson Zoo needs to be updated like other zoos in the US. Do you think that the zoo needs actual habitats for the animals, ie. a replica of a rainforest for some of their primate species?
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