Jackson Zoo
The Jackson Zoo is a zoo that was established in 1919 in Jackson, Mississippi and exhibits over 120 species and approximately 250 individual animals, providing the public the opportunity to observe and study wildlife from around the world and region. 1919 is when its story starts. Nearby, Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium (2.5 mi) leads the list.
A zoo & aquarium inside Jackson
You can stay in Jackson
Jackson Zoo is inside Jackson, which has 88 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Established in 1919
Jackson Zoo dates from 1919. About ↓
Best months: Mar, Apr, May, Oct and Nov
March, April, May, October and November are the mild months, with highs of 67–84°. When to go ↓
An airport 8 miles away
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers (JAN) has airline service, about 8 miles from Jackson Zoo.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Jackson Zoo
The Jackson Zoo is a zoo that was established in 1919 in Jackson, Mississippi and exhibits over 120 species and approximately 250 individual animals, providing the public the opportunity to observe and study wildlife from around the world and region. The Jackson Zoo is in the historic 110-acre (0.45 km2) Livingston Park and welcomes approximately 85,000 visitors annually from Mississippi and surrounding states. 20,000 school children make their way to the zoo throughout the school year.
The Jackson Zoo is the second largest zoo in the state, behind the 175-acre (0.71 km2) Tupelo Buffalo Park and Zoo, and was the only zoo accredited by the Zoological Association of America (ZAA) in the state. The zoo has been struggling with attendance and funding.
- Type
- Zoo & aquarium
- Animals
- 250 animals · 120 species
- Established
- 1919
- Wikipedia readers
- 2.2K a year
Where to sleep near Jackson Zoo
The nearest towns with places to stay are Jackson (88) and Ridgeland (26).
- 1Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium
- 2Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home
- 3Mississippi Civil Rights Museum
- 4Mississippi Museum of Art
- 5Mississippi Musicians Hall of Fame
- 6International Museum of Muslim Cultures
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Jackson Zoo | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | in town | — | 88 62 hotels · 13 motels · 6 inns & B&Bs · 5 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds | 141,196 | $112K | — |
| Ridgeland | 8 mi northeast | 10 min | 26 26 hotels | 24,750 | $275K | — |
| Pearl | 8 mi southeast | 10 min | 26 21 hotels · 3 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 28,864 | $183K | — |
| Flowood | 9 mi east | 15 min | 19 17 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 11,003 | $342K | C+ |
| Clinton | 8 mi west | 10 min | 13 12 hotels · 1 campground | 26,640 | $226K | B |
| Richland | 7 mi southeast | 10 min | 9 7 hotels · 2 motels | 7,630 | $126K | B |
| Byram | 10 mi southwest | 15 min | 8 6 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 12,707 | $207K | B |
| Brandon | 14 mi east | 20 min | 8 7 hotels · 1 motel | 26,122 | $279K | A |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Beyond Jackson Zoo
All of these are within 38 miles.
12 mi Stadium & arenaMississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium
22 mi National MonumentMedgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument61K visitors a year
38 mi MuseumUSS Cairo
37 mi National Military ParkVicksburg National Military Park410K visitors a year
33 mi MuseumMississippi Civil Rights Museum
43 mi MuseumMississippi Museum of Art58 mi MuseumMississippi Musicians Hall of Fame63 mi MuseumInternational Museum of Muslim CulturesPhoto 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 · USS Cairo: Katyrw, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Vicksburg National Military Park: Eoghanacht at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Mississippi Civil Rights Museum: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Mississippi Museum of Art: Julian Rankin, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Jackson Zoo, answered
Is Jackson Zoo in Jackson?
Yes. It’s inside Jackson, MS.
When is the best time to visit Jackson Zoo?
March, April, May, October and November, with highs of 67–84°.
What is the closest airport to Jackson Zoo?
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers (JAN), about 8 miles away. The nearest big hub is Louis Armstrong New Orleans (MSY), about 161 miles.
Where should I stay near Jackson Zoo?
Jackson (in town, 88 places to stay), Ridgeland (8 mi, 26 places to stay) and Pearl (8 mi, 26 places to stay).
Local know-how from Jackson
People in Jackson have not posted tips yet; their Town Square is open.
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