Hattiesburg Zoo

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The Hattiesburg Zoo is home to more than 100 species of animals from around the world. Zoo facilities also include picnic areas, a train, carousel, concessions, Splash Pad, Parris Jewelers Mining Sluice, Touch Africa Petting Zoo, African Drum Station, Gift Shop, EdZOOcation center, Asbury Discovery Center, Wallaby Walkabout, and so much more!

Calling all animal lovers! 🦁❤️ Spread the love with our Valentine baskets, now on sale in the Zoo office. Prices range f...
02/11/2025

Calling all animal lovers! 🦁❤️ Spread the love with our Valentine baskets, now on sale in the Zoo office. Prices range from $15-$25. Perfect for the special someone who loves animals (or yourself)! 🐾💕

Still making plans for Valentine’s Day? Looking for the perfect way to ask that special someone? Send this to bae and as...
02/10/2025

Still making plans for Valentine’s Day? Looking for the perfect way to ask that special someone? Send this to bae and ask them to be your Valentine with the help of some of your favorite Hattiesburg Zoo residents. ❤️

This one’s for the girls! Our Galentine’s Brunch Event has SOLD OUT! We can’t wait to see you all on Saturday! ❤️🦒
02/09/2025

This one’s for the girls! Our Galentine’s Brunch Event has SOLD OUT! We can’t wait to see you all on Saturday! ❤️🦒

When everyone is worried about a football game but you’re just there for the snacks 🤪 What‘s your favorite part about th...
02/09/2025

When everyone is worried about a football game but you’re just there for the snacks 🤪
What‘s your favorite part about the Super Bowl? 🏈

02/07/2025

The Hattiesburg Convention Commission (HCC), its Commissioners and employees are saddened by the passing of one of its founding Commissioners, Mr. Charles J. Brown.

“As a founding member of the Commission, I have had the privilege of working with Mr. Brown for more than three decades,” said Rick Taylor, Executive Director of the Hattiesburg Convention Commission. “Mr. Brown was instrumental in helping guide and transition the Commission from its initial mission of creating and managing the Lake Terrace Convention Center to becoming what it is today, which is a catalyst and developer of attractions that not only improve the quality of life of the people who enjoy them but also grow the economy of our city.” “Our community should be forever grateful for his service,” continued Taylor. The Brown/Lucas Executive Conference Room at the Lake Terrace Convention Center, was dedicated in-part to Mr. Brown.

The African American Military History Museum at the historic USO and the Historic Eureka School were among Mr. Brown’s favorite restoration projects of the HCC. They both held sentimental value to him because of the role they each played in his personal life. Mr. Brown attended the historic Eureka School before graduating from L.J. Rowan in 1958, and worked as a janitor at the local community center formerly known as the East Sixth Street USO prior to serving in the United States Army.

Before his work began with the HCC in 1991, Brown was one of the founding committee members who took on the seemingly impossible feat of establishing a museum at the historic USO on East 6th Street, which served Black soldiers at Camp Shelby during World War II. Mr. Brown was a decorated Vietnam War veteran being decorated with Bronze Star medals, two Purple Heart medals and numerous citations serving with the 173rd Airborne Brigade. He served with distinction from 1959-1969.

Latoya Norman, Director of Museum’s for the Sixth Street Museum District (a part of the Hattiesburg Convention Commission) had the following to say about Mr. Brown. “It is hard to put into words what Mr. Brown meant to me and the District. I began working with the Commission in 2008 with very little military history knowledge, so meeting someone like Mr. Brown with his kind of experience was a bit intimidating, but I will always remember him welcoming me with open arms and offering unwavering support from the very beginning. I’ve requested his assistance on numerous occasions and he excitedly accepted every request, big and small. His contribution to the success of our operations is immeasurable. I will cherish the countless stories he’s shared and look forward to honoring his legacy in the District. He was much more than a commissioner and committee member - he was our family and we will miss him tremendously.”

LETS GO GIRLS! ❤️👯‍♀️ Grab your best girlfriends and join Hattiesburg Zoo’s three favorite ladies Alberta (Bertie), Grac...
02/05/2025

LETS GO GIRLS! ❤️👯‍♀️ Grab your best girlfriends and join Hattiesburg Zoo’s three favorite ladies Alberta (Bertie), Grace and Sue Ellen (resident giraffes) at Ladha’s Overlook for its inaugural Galentine’s Day Brunch on Saturday, February 15th from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

The all-inclusive brunch will include a valentine-themed Charcuterie Platter, Chocolate Fondue Station, Strawberries & Cream Waffles, Mini Bacon & Chive Bagels, Creamy Smoked Gouda Grits, Scrambled Eggs, Bacon & Sausage, Bottomless mimosas, coffee, water, and juice.

Tickets for Galentine’s Brunch are $65 plus tax and includes admission to the Hattiesburg Zoo, a free train ride to the Giraffe Pavilion, private dining access to Ladha’s Overlook and a special animal encounter with one of the zoo’s ambassador animals. Brunch tickets are limited and can be purchased through the link: https://hattiesburgzoo.connectngo.com/en.

Tickets for this event are limited. If spaces are still available, tickets will be sold at the ticket booth on the day of the brunch. This is an event for those age 21+ and is weather-dependent. If inclement weather prevents the giraffes from enjoying their outside exhibit space, barn tours will be available for Galentine’s Day Brunch participants. ❤️🦒

Congratulations!
02/03/2025

Congratulations!

HEAR YE, HEAR YE! 🗣️ The 9th annual Renaissance Fest has been scheduled for February 22nd and 23rd at the Hattiesburg Zo...
02/03/2025

HEAR YE, HEAR YE! 🗣️ The 9th annual Renaissance Fest has been scheduled for February 22nd and 23rd at the Hattiesburg Zoo. “Renaissance Fest at the Hattiesburg Zoo is bigger than ever this year with more entertainment and hands-on learning opportunities to enjoy,” said Jeremy Cumpton, Director of Conservation and Education. The cost for Renaissance Fest is $12 for adults and $10 for children and takes place from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. both days. 🏰

New this year to Renaissance Fest is the MS Forge Council, which will be demonstrating their skills of the art of forging metals, and child-safe axe throwing, which can be found at the Ye Old Games area. Back by popular demand with the assistance of Oak Grove High School is the archery station. Several of the zoo’s ambassador animals will be encountered around the zoo with their keepers so that guests can get an up close and personal view along with having the opportunity to ask questions about each animal in their natural environment. 🐉

Tickets for Renaissance Fest are sold at the gate, and annual passes do apply. Attraction tickets (Carousel and High Adventures Ropes Course) are sold separately. Renaissance Fest is brought to you by the Hattiesburg Zoo and Cerroneth. Guests are encouraged to wear Renaissance-period costumes. No real weapons are allowed at the Hattiesburg Zoo. 👸🏼

Our capybaras aren’t afraid of a little shadow… and they are predicting plenty of Zoo days in your future! ☀️
02/02/2025

Our capybaras aren’t afraid of a little shadow… and they are predicting plenty of Zoo days in your future! ☀️

Banjo loves puzzles! Puzzle toys and treat dispensers are a great way to challenge our fennec fox problem-solving abilit...
01/30/2025

Banjo loves puzzles! Puzzle toys and treat dispensers are a great way to challenge our fennec fox problem-solving abilities and keep them entertained. By hiding treats or kibble inside puzzle toys, we encourage them to figure out how to access the rewards. This taps into their natural foraging instincts and offers mental stimulation!

Due to popular demand of guests of the Hattiesburg Zoo, the decision has been made to offer Sensory Day on the first Sun...
01/29/2025

Due to popular demand of guests of the Hattiesburg Zoo, the decision has been made to offer Sensory Day on the first Sunday of every month! 🥳
“For 2025, we will continue offering this special day at a regular time each month, which allows our guests to easily recall when Sensory Day will be held so they can plan their visits in advance to enjoy this day of lowered sensory levels at our Zoo,” said Jeremy Cumpton, Director of Conservation and Education.

On a regular day, the Zoo is a bustling attraction, filled with plenty of sounds and movement that could possibly trigger an adverse reaction in someone with sensory sensitivities. On every Sensory Day the zoo will have all music turned off, quiet train rides, sensory stations, and calm animal encounters throughout the day. This event will take place during regular zoo hours from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The Hattiesburg Zoo staff has been trained by leading professionals to recognize guests with sensory needs, and know how to handle any sensory overload situations that may occur. Sensory bags, available in the Zoo office are equipped with noise-cancelling headphones, fidget tools, verbal cue cards, and weighted lap pads are designed to help both children and adults and can help lessen sensory overload and help engage and redirect individuals.

Zoo staff is prepared to assist guests with sensory sensitivities, and all guests will be welcomed with comfort and accommodation. The Hattiesburg Zoo was the first attraction/destination in Mississippi to be certified by KultureCity as a sensory inclusive location.

Regular zoo admission rates apply, and there is no additional charge for Sensory Day. Annual passes will be honored for every Sensory Day. ☺️

Hyena family snow day at the Hattiesburg Zoo! The reactions were priceless. ☃️❄️
01/26/2025

Hyena family snow day at the Hattiesburg Zoo! The reactions were priceless. ☃️❄️

Special thank you to our amazing staff who work so hard to make sure our animals are safe, healthy, happy and WARM- even...
01/24/2025

Special thank you to our amazing staff who work so hard to make sure our animals are safe, healthy, happy and WARM- even when everyone else is snowed in! We are glad they were able to enjoy a little bit of time in the snow. We think our Giant Anthill was the best place to sled in all of Hattiesburg! ❄️☃️

Snow day at the Zoo! Check out these awesome shots of Bunga exploring his winter wonderland! ❄️
01/23/2025

Snow day at the Zoo! Check out these awesome shots of Bunga exploring his winter wonderland! ❄️

Did someone say SNOW day!? We hope you are all staying warm and enjoying this SNOW in the South! We would love to see yo...
01/21/2025

Did someone say SNOW day!? We hope you are all staying warm and enjoying this SNOW in the South! We would love to see your snow pictures… bonus points if there are animals! ☃️

We would like to give an update on the health of our Jaguar, Maya. For the last several days Maya has been receiving add...
01/18/2025

We would like to give an update on the health of our Jaguar, Maya. For the last several days Maya has been receiving additional medical treatments, testing, and close monitoring for chronic kidney disease and an acute kidney infection.

Maya is being given large amounts of fluids through an IV catheter and under the skin to help flush out her kidneys. She is also receiving antibiotics to address the infection. The zoo’s veterinary staff and animal care team are continuing to work closely together monitoring her condition and welfare.

“Maya is responding positively to our efforts, and is showing a bit more interest in food and exhibiting some normal behaviors,” said Hattiesburg Zoo veterinarian, Dr. Julia MacGregor. “We will give Maya the opportunity to access her outdoor habitat this weekend as she chooses,” said Kristen Moore, Director of Wildlife. “We have been monitoring the weather, and we want her to be able to enjoy the sunshine before the weather turns frigid this coming week.”

As Maya will have access to both her outdoor and indoor habitats, guests may or may not be able to view her over the weekend. We want to thank everyone for the supportive messages and well wishes for Maya. ❤️

This weekend looks like perfect weather to visit us before the chill sets in! Saturday should be sunny and warm- perfect...
01/17/2025

This weekend looks like perfect weather to visit us before the chill sets in! Saturday should be sunny and warm- perfect for a Zoo day! ☀️😎
We’re open Friday-Sunday, 10 AM - 4 PM.

Come “chill” with us… before it gets too chilly!

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107 S 17th Avenue
Hattiesburg, MS
39401

Opening Hours

Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

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Next time someone says ‘when pigs fly’, show them this video… 🐖💨 Lindsay Loham, our Kunekune pig, is currently accepting track team invitations-but only runs for positive reinforcement (snacks). You can find Lindsay and her friends at Wallaby Walkabout at the Hattiesburg Zoo! #hattiesburgzoo #mississippi #zoo #pig

Possibly the cutest thing on your feed today🥕 Prissy, our Prehensile Porcupine, loves crunchy carrots! Sound on for the best crunches! Visit Prissy at the Hattiesburg Zoo! Open Friday-Sunday! #porcupine #hattiesburg #zoo #asmr

We are still celebrating at the Hattiesburg Zoo! Check out Abeni, our Serval, opening her presents this weekend! 🎁 #christmas #hattiesburg #zoo

The holiday event of the season is finally here! 🌟 Check out this video of our Lights of the Wild kickoff—opening night was amazing, and we can’t wait to see all the fun you’ll have this year! 🎄✨ be sure to follow us to stay up to date with announcements and giveaways! Lights of the Wild starts tonight at 6 PM! With limited nightly capacity, be sure to grab your tickets in advance! 🎟️ https://hattiesburgzoo.connectngo.com/en See you tonight for all the festive fun! 🎅🏻🎉 #hattiesburg #mississippi #hattiesburgzoo #christmas

The Hattiesburg Zoo is alive with the sound of music! 🎵 Here is Daphne, one of our emu girls, enjoying some enrichment with wind chimes. The gentle sounds encourage exploration and engagement, allowing our emus to use their natural instincts in a peaceful way. Come enjoy the music this week at the Hattiesburg Zoo! #hattiesburgzoo #zoo #mississippi #hattiesburg

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at the Hattiesburg Zoo! We are so thankful for our wonderful guests and the support you show us throughout the year. We hope your day is filled with joy, delicious food, and all your favorite treats! 🥬 Just a friendly reminder: Hattiesburg Zoo will be closed today and tomorrow for the Thanksgiving holiday. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! 🦓🐅 #hattiesburgzoo #hattiesburg #mississippi #capybara

🎄✨ Tickets are NOW available for “Lights of the Wild” at the Hattiesburg Zoo! ✨🎄 Join us for a dazzling holiday experience with larger-than-life light displays, holiday traditions, and snow much more! Enjoy fun activities like photos with Santa, Story Time with Mrs. Claus, animal encounters, unlimited train rides, holiday treats, and even snow falling every night! ❄️ Special thank you to our sponsors, Priority One Bank! 🗓 Event Dates: Dec 6-8, 13-15, 19-23, from 6:00-8:30 p.m. 🎟 Tickets: $16 Mon-Thurs, $20 Fri-Sun. Children under 2 are free! 🚨 Limited nightly capacity – Get your tickets early! Don’t miss out on this holiday tradition! Buy tickets now: https://hattiesburgzoo.connectngo.com/en #LightsOfTheWild #HattiesburgZoo #HolidayFun #FamilyEvent #ChristmasLights #Mississippi

Today is International Stress Awareness Day, so take some tips from our Zoo residents on how to unwind. 😎 Studies show that spending time with animals can help lower stress levels. Come visit our Zoo and take the time to relax! #zoo #hattiesburgzoo #hattiesburg #animals #mississippi

The glasses trend… but make it Zoo Boo! 😎 Thanks for making Zoo Boo 2024 so SPOOKTACULAR! 🎃 Tonight is the last night of Zoo Boo! Want to join? Buy tickets here or at the link in our bio! TICKETS: https://tickets.hattiesburgzoo.com #hattiesburgzooboo #hattiesburgzoo #zoo #mississippi

We had a blast celebrating Hispanic Heritage Day with you all yesterday! The day was full of education, fun activities, yummy food, and smiles! ☺️🎉 Thank you to @mslatinxart for hosting wonderful art classes for our families to enjoy. These classes allowed families to express their creativity while also learning about Hispanic Heritage and culture. 🎨🎭 Thank you for a great day! ¡Gracias por un gran día!

Join us for Hispanic Heritage Day!
Join us for Hispanic Heritage Day!

We are looking forward to celebrating Hispanic Heritage Day with you all on Sunday, September 29th! We will have a full slate of Hispanic-based activities and animal encounters for everyone to enjoy! 🎉 don’t miss out on this fun and educational event!

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PRICING: Children Under 2 | Free Children (Ages 2-12) | $6 Adults (Ages 13-64) | $8 Seniors (65+) & Military | $7 College Student | $7 Groups (20+ Guests Tuesday-Friday) | $5 Children/$7 Adults Parking | Free

Train Tickets: $3 each Carousel Tickets: $2 each Stroller Rental: $5

Mining Sluice: Bags range from $5 - $20

High Ropes Adventure Course: $6-$13 (height requirements apply-closed on Tuesdays)