Zoo Hattiesburg MS

Tripadvisor (311) · Zoo in Hattiesburg, MS
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12-acre Zoo featuring over 100 species of animals including tiger, tapir, capybara, zebras, alpacas, primates, birds, sloths, reptiles, flamingos, … See more

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4.5/5 · 311 reviews
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Sep 27, 2023
Not the best zoo experience I’ve had. A lot of the animals enclosures were too small and cruel, with a lack of natural habitat in them, and a lack of activities. The staff were pretty unfriendly to… Full review by Sarah L
Jul 7, 2023
This has to be one of the finest small zoos we have visited. The park is very clean and well maintained. The employees are friendly and helpful with any questions that you may have. Sadly their tiger… Full review by harryh409
Apr 23, 2023
Nice zoo, well maintained, lots of things for kids to do, small water park for kids. Zoo has easy access and parking and easy to maneuver the routes to see the exhibits. Was crowded with school trips… Full review by rhaltn56

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Can we bring an empty water bottle to fill at water fountains at the zoo?
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Since the zoo makes the revenue on the peripheral items that they sell, I think the water bottle would be fine in the general areas. All of the specialty zones have food, soda, and …
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Since the zoo makes the revenue on the peripheral items that they sell, I think the water bottle would be fine in the general areas. All of the specialty zones have food, soda, and water available for purchase. I wouldn’t take my own water bottle into those areas. that’s my personal preference. But you can try it. All they can say is no.
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Is there a smoking area? Can you bring in bottled water?
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Due to the children and animals, the Zoo does not have a smoking area inside. However, there is a smoking area directly outside the front gate. You would be able to take a break …
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Due to the children and animals, the Zoo does not have a smoking area inside. However, there is a smoking area directly outside the front gate. You would be able to take a break and come back in. Water, food, Pop's Brothers popsicles, snowcones and other drinks are available at numerous locations throughout the Zoo.
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Answer by Richard T · Jun 21, 2020
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Is the splash pad still open in mid to late September?
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I’m not sure this was our first visit.
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