Jackson Zoo is a long-running city zoo in west Jackson, and it carries more local history than its modest scale suggests. Generations of Mississippi families have visited its animal exhibits, and the zoo remains one of the few visitor attractions in that part of the city.
Travelers should check current hours and conditions before going, because small urban zoos can change quickly with funding and management. It is most useful for families or visitors interested in Jackson beyond the Capitol and museum corridor. Go with realistic expectations rather than expecting a major metropolitan zoo.