The mission of the Jackson Zoo is to provide visitors with a quality recreational and educational environment dedicated to wildlife care and conservation.
2918 West Capitol Street
Jackson, MS 39209
601-352-2580
http://jacksonzoo.org/plan-your-visit/
Hours of Operation
The Jackson Zoo is open every day except December 25th from 9:00 a.m – 4:00 p.m., with last daily ticket sold at 3:30 p.m. (The zoo is open during inclement weather, but because of the varying needs of the animals, some buildings or exhibits may close early.)
The Elephant House Cafe is open from 9:00 a.m-4:00 p.m.
Discovery Zoo Contact Yard is open from 9:00-11:00 a.m. and 12:00-2:00 p.m. Entrance is across from Red wolves, on the opposite side of the playground.
Splash Pad is open from 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. May through September (weather permitting)
The Livingston Train operates between 10 am and 4 pm daily, weather permitting, from March until end of October.
The Endangered Species Carousel operates daily from 10 am to 12 pm and then from 1 pm to 3 pm, weather permitting, between March and end of October.
