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Zoo & Farms
THE HATTIESBURG ZOO
The Hattiesburg Zoo opened its gates on Easter Sunday 1950. Legend has it that the park that houses the zoo, Kamper Park, was a popular place to bring animals of all sorts in the early 1900s. This became a known tradition in the area, so a local women’s club raised money to build a real zoo on the site. When the gates opened on that Easter Sunday, guests were greeted by exotic animals and the spirit of learning that still exists today.
The Zoo has seen a wonderful cast of characters in its day, including the famous elephant, Miss Hattie. Miss Hattie’s personality charmed all who visited. Many visitors recall that she would sway to the music of the carousel. Miss Hattie passed away in 1974 when her dear companion, a one-horned goat, was washed away in a flood. Broken hearted, Hattie laid down, never to get up again. Today, you can find memorial sculptures of Miss Hattie and her little goat just inside the Zoo’s gates.
Like Hattie in her time, today’s beloved Zoo animal is Chewy the Sloth and his family, Mo and Baby Maple. Chewy’s charming personality and his comical slowness delights visitors from all over the world. From Hoffman’s Two Toed Sloths to Howler Monkeys and a Jaguar, the Zoo houses a multitude of animals, all with their own special gifts and personalities. Everyone can find a favorite animal pal at the Hattiesburg Zoo.
Today the Hattiesburg Zoo is constantly growing. Named Best Travel Attraction of the Year by the Mississippi Tourism Association in 2017, the Zoo is also listed as the #1 thing to do in Hattiesburg by TripAdvisor. So what are you waiting for?
Kid-friendly features: Changing tables in bathrooms, stroller-rental, Bug Hub Playground, Mining Sluice, High Ropes Adventure Course, snow cone caboose, popsicle stand, splash pad, covered pavilions, picnic tables, cabana rental at splash pad, concessions (Safari Grill), train, carousel, gift shop. Outside food & drink is not permitted.
Admission:
Children Under 2 | Free
Children (Ages 2-12) | $6
Adults (Ages 13-64) | $8
Seniors (65+) & Military | $7
College Student | $7
Groups (20+ Guests Tuesday-Friday) | $5 Children/$7 Adults
Parking | Free
Paid Extras:
Mining Sluice: Bags $5-$20
High Ropes Adventure Course: $6-$13 (Height requirements apply. Closed on Tuesdays)
Train: $3
Carousel: $2
Stroller Rental: $5
Hours: Monday–Thursday: Closed
Friday: 10 AM - 4 PM
Saturday:1 0 AM - 4 PM
Sunday: 10 AM - 4 PM
Closed: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas & Christmas Eve, New Year’s Day
Address: 107 S 17th Ave Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Phone: (601) 545-4576
Photos by Kid-Friendly Mississippi
Triple R Farms
“Triple R Farms family farm and farm experience is offered to the community as an outreach and gathering place, to allow others the ability and place, to experience the love and excitement that farm animals have to offer. Our family was ready to leave the subdivision life behind, so we bought some land, sold our home and decided we would go back to our childhood roots, which is how Triple R Farms was born. Named after the road on which it is located, Ralph Rawls Road. Designed in mind to offer the farm experience to families, groups and schools, in the surrounding communities. If you’re interested in booking a birthday party, a field trip or just want to come get your animal fix, give us a call! We’re delighted to welcome you to our farm!”
Admission:
General Admission is $7 per person
Children 2 & under are free with paid adult
Animal feed may be purchased for:
$3 souvenir cup filled with feed
$5 souvenir bucket filled with feed
$20 bucket of feed with 4 souvenir cups
$40 bag of feed with 10 souvenir cups
Hours:
Hours can be variable
Sunday: 1:00PM-5:00PM
Monday thru Wednesday: CLOSED
(Reserved for our Private Keeper Tours)
Thursday, Friday & Saturday: 10:00AM-5:00PM
Address: 282 Ralph Rawls Rd, Hattiesburg, MS 39402
Phone: 601-320-8975
Website: https://www.triplerfarmshattiesburg.com/
photo courtesy of Triple R Farms