Jackson Zoo
2918 West Capitol St.
Jackson, MS 39209
(601)352-2580

  

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Cougar Check-Up - Nov. 2009

11/11/09 - All animals at the zoo get annual check-ups, and if there has been any noted change in behaviour the exam is extensive. The male cougar "Cooper" who is now 16 years old had been moving a little slower, so Dr. Walker and Vet Tech Donna Todd did a full exam including blood draws. While "under" it is also a good time to do any needed nail trimming as General Curator Willie Bennett and ZooKeeper Christal Pafford are performing in this photo. "Cooper" was found to be in good health, just a very old cougar!

 

Orangutan Exam - August 2009

8/26/09 - "Dumplin", the Jackson Zoo's female Orangutan, (captive born 1974 at the Houston Zoo) was sedated for her routine exam and TB test. This year's exam was especially exciting for the zoo staff as keepers came in on their day off to watch an ultrasound procedure that would tell us if she was pregnant. With an endotracheal tube inserted to ensure proper air flow during the procedure, the 204 lb Orang was determined not to be pregnant by zoo vet, Dr.Rodney Walker.”

 

 

ZOOMOBILE DONATION - April, 2009

Photo- Left to Right: Chris Mims, Zoo Marketing Director; Vickie Mason, Trustmark Vice President of Community Relations; Melanie Morgan, Trustmark Sr. Vice President and Director of Corporate Communications and Board Relations; and Harry Walker, Trustmark President-Jackson Metro Region

Trustmark Bank, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi and Gray-Daniels joined forces to donate a van to the Jackson Zoo for its Zoomobile Program. The van will be used to do educational outreach programs to schools and community centers. For more information on the Zoomobile program, call 601-352-2580 x 240.

 

Male Chimpanzee - MoJo

The Jackson Zoo was pleased to announce the birth of a male chimpanzee. The new addition, named MoJo, was born March 8, 2009. The Jackson Zoo has nine chimpanzees representing three generations, with JoJo being the oldest at 45 and MoJo the youngest at 4 weeks. The chimps have formed groups, with Judy (41), Jeanette (40), Jackson (31), MaeBelle (20) and Binti (10) making up the first group. The second group is made up of JoJo (45), Belle (34), Missy (29) and MoJo (4 weeks).

 

Boo at the Zoo
October 30th & 31st

NOVEMBER

Thanks Zoo Day - Zoo is open on Nov. 26th Thanksgiving Day - free, donations accepted!

DECEMBER

Holiday Trees of the World - Dec. 4 to Dec. 22