Contact Info
Jackson Zoo
2918 West Capitol St.
Jackson, MS 39209
(601)352-2580
We accept the following credit cards:
Capital Foundation
The Jackson Zoo Foundation was founded in 2002 in conjunction with the zoo’s first major capital fund campaign to receive private contributions and distribute them for capital expenditures. The Foundation raised $1.5 million as part of an $7 million ($4 million from the State of Mississippi and $1.5 million from the City of Jackson) first phase of improvements at the Jackson Zoo; which includes a new zoo entrance, expanded African Savannah and Mississippi Wilderness exhibit. Wrapping up this phase of the campaign the Foundation is working to raise an additional $250,000 for displays in a new Science Education Center.
The Foundation is also seeking donations for ongoing zoo improvements. Currently funds are being raised to update areas for elephants, tigers, amur leopards and to renovate sections of the Discovery Zoo.
If you would like to contribute please contact Zoo Director Beth Poff at 601-352-2580 ext. 222 or at bpoff@jacksonzoo.org and we would be glad to talk with you in more detail. Send your donation payable to:
Jackson Zoo Foundation - 2918 West Capitol Street - Jackson, MS 39209.
The Foundation is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization, making your donation tax deductible.
Current board members are:
- James W. Hood, President
- Randy Wall
- Laurie Hearin McRee