Plan Your Visit

NOT AT FULL OPERATION DUE TO CONTINUING PROJECTS: Through the hard work of the Jackson Zoo staff, the City of Jackson crews, and the amazing JZ Volunteers, the zoo is open to the public five days a week (weather permitting):

Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays
10 am to 4 pm, with last ticket sold at 3 pm daily

Ages 13 years old and up: $8.00 each
Ages 2 -12 years: $5.00 each
Under the age of 2 years: Free
Due to reduced prices, no other regular discounts or refunds are available.

$2 TUESDAYS: $2 each person, any age. Tickets can only be used on Tuesday.

Rides on the Endangered Species Carousel are $2 per seat, and Splash Pad is included with admission during the summer season.

*NOTE: Due to current temporary system, credit or debit cards can be used ONLINE ONLY. Window admission sales and gift shop sales are CASH ONLY. 

**ZOO PHONES TEMPORARILY OUT OF ORDER. Please direct any further questions to Admissions at 601-952-8776 or via email to admissions@jacksonzoo.org. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Other Guidelines:

• Dippin’Dots, Brick Street Pops, and Hot Diggity Dog concessions will be available near the cafe seating area on weekends and holidays, weather permitting. Pepsi vending machines are also available.
• No outside food or coolers are allowed inside the zoo, especially inside the Splash Pad. (Bottled water is allowed, but no coolers.)
• Due to unknown or unexpected animal behavior, only trained and/or certified Service Animals are allowed on zoo grounds. (Please make other arrangements for Therapy or Emotional Support Animals, which are not covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act.)
• The Jackson Zoo is TOBACCO FREE. For the health of our animals, staff, & other guests, there is no area available for smoking, vaping, dipping, or any other tobacco-related activities once inside the zoo admission gates.

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