Are you planning a trip to the Jackson Zoo? We invite you to be our guest for a very special live-animal educational program! All programs are 30 minutes in length, taught by an educator in an age appropriate manner, and can accommodate up to 60 participants. Make your trip to the zoo more memorable by booking your program today! Click here to see the Mississippi Science Framework supported by these programs.

Topics

Home Sweet Africa

Come and explore Africa! Learn about the variety of biomes that the continent offers as homes for its many animals. Find out what makes a biome and why animals prefer different ones.

Mississippi Wilds

Have you ever wondered what might be living in your back yard? Here in Mississippi it could be anything from otters to owls! Discover what these native animals are up to during this look into their lives.

You Belong in a Zoo!

Yes, you! Ever wonder why we have zoos? Why are there some animals here, but not others? What kinds of jobs do people do at the zoo? Why should you visit? All of these are great questions; the answers will tell you at least one reason why you belong here, at the zoo!

Tail Tales

Have you ever seen the pages of a story book come to life? During this program you will! Listen to a story; then meet an animal or two and find out why its tail goes with our tale.

Scheduling policies

Animal Programs are available Monday-Saturday.
Programs are booked on a first come, first serve basis.
All programs must be booked at least two weeks in advance.
All programs must be paid for at least one week in advance or your program will be cancelled.
In the event of a cancellation made by your organization less than one week before the scheduled program date, a $25 per program processing fee will be retained by the Jackson Zoo.
If you arrive at the program site more than 20 minutes late for your scheduled program time, your program will be cancelled with no refund.

Prices & Reservations

All prices are in addition to your zoo admission fee.

Each program is $50
Additional programs of the same topic for the same school on the same day may be added for $30 each.

Book your Animal Program today by calling the Education office at 601-352-2580 ext. 240.
School Groups – you may make your request on your School Group Field Trip Request Form.
Please click link for group reservations: School Group Reservations

Contact Info

Animal Programs