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Jackson Zoo
2918 West Capitol St.
Jackson, MS 39209
(601)352-2580
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What's New at the Jackson Zoo
Zoo vet, Dr. Michael Holifield, checks his final repair of the broken right tibia on our male Long billed Corella.
The external fixation procedure will hold the broken bones in place for several weeks to allow healing. The bird is currently being cared for in our animal hospital.
Now Until August 15th Six Slides At The Zoo
Baby alligators out and about in the Wilderness Mississippi Exhibit (Photo by W. Bennett)
One of the tigers reaches for log - did he get it? May 13, 2010 (photo by D. Wetzel)
"Mojo" enjoys his Easter Egg Treat April 3, 2010
New Tiger Exhibit Opens April 2, 2010
A new Sumatran Tiger exhibit opened at
The Jackson Zoo on Friday, April 2nd. The new space features 8,000 square feet of outdoor roaming space for the Zoo's three Sumatran tigers, Kipling, Taymor and Emerson, who are three-year-old littermates.
The new outdoor space features trees, a waterfall and a pool, with 17-foot-tall containment fencing. It offers more than 10 times the space of the current tiger exhibit and can comfortably accommodate up to five tigers. An 1,800-square-foot holding facility is also included with the new space. The new compound was designed and built by Belinda Stewart Achitects and thecontractor is Coleman Hammons Construction. At a total cost of 1.2 million dollars, the exhibit was built using funds given to the Zooby the State of Mississippi.
Click below link for video from Clarion-Ledger of tigers in new exhibit
http://www.clarionledger.com/section/videonetwork?bctid=75779483001
Wild Things Newsletter - Spring 2010
3/05/10 - Spring issue of Wild Things Newsletter.
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MoJo turns One Year Old 3-8-2010
The keepers made three special "cakes" of frozen Gatorade, fruit and whipped cream for the chimpanzee group to enjoy today. Mom "Missy" (age 29) and MoJo enjoyed the treats most of the morning.
Giraffe Born 12-8-2009
After a naming contest in December, the winning name of "Ruby" was given to the new giraffee on New Year's Day.
Wild Things Newsletter - Winter 2009
12/01/09 - Winter issue of Wild Things Newsletter.
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Of Interest
Splash and Slide
July 12th - Aug 15th
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Stay and Play at the Jackson Zoo!!!!!
(6) Inflatable Water-slides
Daily Story Time -
12:00 pm
Daily Child Admission:
$4.50 1-day pass
$18.00 5-day pass