Hattiesburg Zoo

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The Hattiesburg Zoo is a zoo located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. The current Zoo Administrator is Lori Banchero.

Contents 1 About the zoo 2 Education 3 Future plans 4 Other attractions 5 Admission fees 6 Hours of operation

[edit] About the zoo

The Hattiesburg Zoo is located among a grove of oak and pine trees in Kamper Park. The zoo takes up 12 acres of the 40 acre park. Upon entering the Zoo is a promenade that leads to the Africa section; this area contains prairie dogs. The African Veldt contains antelope, monkeys, ostrichs, servals and zebras. In the South American exhibit area are capybaras, iguanas, jaguars, macaws, howler monkeys, llamas, tapirs and tigers. Down the tiger boardwalk one can get an up-close view of American alligators. The park area has landscaped walking trails, grassy picnic areas, and playgrounds.

[edit] Education

The new Zoo Education Center provides learning opportunities for school children, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, adults and anyone else who would like to attend some of the offerings.

[edit] Future plans

The next phases will add exhibits from Asia as well as a focus attraction on local animals of Mississippi.

[edit] Other attractions

• Carousel
• Train ride around the zoo
• Concession stand
• Gift shop

[edit] Admission fees

On May 8, 2004, the zoo began charging an admission fee for the first time in history.

• Adults (13 & over) = $2.00
• Senior Citizens & Children (ages 4-12) = $1.00
• Under 3 years old = Free
• Groups of 20+ (advanced reservations) = 75 cents
• Hattiesburg Zoological Society (with membership card & ID) - Free
• Members (with membership card & ID) - Free
• Train & Carousel Tickets (per ride/per person) - $1.25

[edit] Hours of operation

Daily 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Carousel and Train Rides open 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday thru Saturday and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday

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