Contact Info

Jackson Zoo
2918 West Capitol St.
Jackson, MS 39209
(601)352-2580

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Hours of Operation

  • AdmissionsCurrently Open Daily 9am-4pm
  • Grounds close at 4:00pm
  • Discovery Area open 9:30am-3:45pm
  • Parking booth closes 3:20pm
  • Last ticket sold at front 3:30pm
         Please be aware that some exhibits will start closing at this time.
  • Contact area open 10am-Noon and 1:00-3:00pm  
  • FREE Zoo Admission Thanksgiving Day! 
  • Zoo is closed December 25.

Zoo may occasionally be closed due to severe weather.

 

Admission Prices

Gift Shop Special Summer Discounted !

  • Adults $7.25
  • Seniors $6.50 (65 or older)
  • Military discount (adults $6.25 and children $4.00)
  • Children $4.50 (12 and under)
  • Children under age 2 are free
  • Friends of the Zoo - Free
       Join or Renew your membership online
  • School Groups: see reservations under "Edzoocation"
  • All groups of 10 or more (e.g., church groups, clubs, community groups, and scout groups) $6.40 for adults and $4.00 for children.  Parking is not included and you do not have to make reservations. 

Under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a responsible person to enter the Zoo.

Parking

Strollers & Wheelchairs

  • Single Scooters $4.00
  • Double Scooters $7.00
  • Wheel Chairs $8.00

Refreshments & Food

Food can be purchased at the Elephant House Café (by the restrooms), or at various portable stands throughout the Zoo on summer weekends!!

General Guidelines

Guests must be respectful of others and abide by all zoo rules and regulations, which are posted at the front. The Jackson Zoo will not tolerate any illegal, unsafe or offensive behavior while visiting our facility. Please help us maintain a quality, family environment for all of our guests by not allowing others to use profanity, by not wearing inappropriate attire while in the park, and by smoking only in designated areas. If you have a safety concern, please bring it to management’s attention immediately.