Jackson Zoological Park

The Jackson Zoo is a zoo that was established in 1919 in Jackson, Mississippi and exhibits over 120 species and approximately 250 individual animals, providing the public the opportunity to observe and study wildlife from around the world and region. The Jackson Zoo is in the historic 110-acre Livingston Park and welcomes approximately 85,000 visitors annually from Mississippi and surrounding states. 20,000 school children make their way to the zoo throughout the school year.The Jackson Zoo is the second largest zoo in the state, behind the 175-acre Tupelo Buffalo Park and Zoo, and is the only zoo accredited by the Zoological Association of America in the state.

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