Collins Zoo
The Collins Zoo, formerly the Collins Exotic Animal Orphanage, is a zoo located in Collins, Mississippi. It was established in 1988. Look also at Lauren Rogers Museum of Art, 25 mi away.
A zoo & aquarium inside Collins
Plan where you’ll sleep
The nearest town with many places to stay is Magee, 21 miles northwest. Where to stay ↓
Summers are hot
July and August highs run 92–92°, and about 70 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓
Best months: Mar, Apr, Oct and Nov
March, April, October and November are the mild months, with highs of 69–79°. When to go ↓
Established in 1988
Collins Zoo dates from 1988. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
When to go
This is the year’s weather near Collins Zoo.
Collins Zoo
The Collins Zoo, formerly the Collins Exotic Animal Orphanage, is a zoo located in Collins, Mississippi. The zoo has been closed since May 2013.
- Type
- Zoo & aquarium
- Animals
- 300 animals · 100 species
- Established
- 1988
Overnight near Collins Zoo
The nearest towns with places to stay are Hattiesburg (59) and Laurel (30).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Collins Zoo | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collins | in town | — | 2 1 hotel · 1 inn or B&B | 2,232 | $84K | — |
| Hattiesburg | 25 mi southeast | 40 min | 59 45 hotels · 3 motels · 7 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 3 campgrounds | 48,802 | $166K | D |
| Laurel | 24 mi east | 35 min | 30 20 hotels · 4 motels · 4 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 17,662 | $126K | D− |
| Magee | 21 mi northwest | 30 min | 7 3 hotels · 3 motels · 1 RV park | 3,904 | $143K | — |
| Ellisville | 19 mi east | 30 min | 4 3 hotels · 1 inn or B&B | 4,473 | $100K | B− |
| Eastabuchie | 20 mi southeast | 30 min | 3 3 campgrounds | 82 | — | — |
| Rawls Springs | 18 mi southeast | 30 min | 2 1 inn or B&B · 1 RV park | 1,499 | $89K | — |
| Prentiss | 20 mi west | 30 min | 2 2 hotels | 896 | $76K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Pair Collins Zoo with these
Every place here is under 64 miles away.
62 mi Stadium & arenaMississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium
64 mi National MonumentMedgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument61K visitors a year
125 mi MuseumLauren Rogers Museum of Art224 mi Zoo & aquariumHattiesburg Zoo
324 mi MuseumAfrican American Military History Museum57 mi MuseumMississippi Musicians Hall of Fame
60 mi MuseumMississippi Civil Rights Museum63 mi Zoo & aquariumJackson ZooPhoto credits
Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium: Jfurr1981 at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument: Jud McCranie, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Lauren Rogers Museum of Art: Michlaovic, Public domain · African American Military History Museum: Woodlot, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Mississippi Civil Rights Museum: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Questions people have about Collins Zoo
Is Collins Zoo in Collins?
Yes. It’s inside Collins, MS.
When is the best time to visit Collins Zoo?
March, April, October and November, with highs of 69–79°.
What is the closest airport to Collins Zoo?
Hattiesburg Laurel Regional (PIB), about 16 miles away. The nearest big hub is Louis Armstrong New Orleans (MSY), about 120 miles.
Where should I stay near Collins Zoo?
Hattiesburg (25 mi, 59 places to stay), Laurel (24 mi, 30 places to stay) and Magee (21 mi, 7 places to stay).
From people who live in Collins
People in Collins have not posted tips yet; their Town Square is open.
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