Hattiesburg Zoo, Hattiesburg

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The Hattiesburg Zoo (sometimes also called the Kamper Park Zoo) is a small 12-acre (4.9 ha) zoo located within Kamper Park in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, United States. The zoo is operated by the Hattiesburg Convention Commission. As of 2019, the Commission's executive director was Rick Taylor.

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4.6

By stellapA4344CM

We took our grandkids here last summer and they loved it. The train ride and all the displays and soon there will be a water park to boot! Really looking forward to the updated activities.

We took our grandkids here last summer and they loved it. The train ride and all the displays and soon there will be a water park to boot! Really looking forward to the updated activities. more »
By TennesseePostcard

Admission is pretty cheap! Military get in for $7. Free parking! Not many animals to see compared to most zoos, but there were tons of colorful animal statues! Small gift shop had postcards, stuffed..... more

Admission is pretty cheap! Military get in for $7. Free parking! Not many animals to see compared to most zoos, but there were tons of colorful animal statues! Small gift shop had postcards, stuffed..... more »
By 4Ms2Gr2Tx2Ms

So well kept. Great organization of layout. Employees were so helpful. Will come back, but not on a Mississippi hot summer day.

So well kept. Great organization of layout. Employees were so helpful. Will come back, but not on a Mississippi hot summer day. more »

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By Outdoors With Shawn

Not the biggest zoo by any means. But what they do have is a nice zoo. The animals seemed to be well taken care of. Every enclosure had a fan blowing towards the animals to help cool them off. They had plenty of food and water & none seemed to be distressed. The admission price is very fair as well the train ride tickets. Free parking with shade is readily available. It's easy to get in and out of. All of the staff we encountered seemed to be in good spirits.

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By Quillan Smith

All of the animal enclosures were very clean and the animals were obviously well cared for. They have fans all through the zoo and they put up umbrellas on the sunny walkways for extra shade these 2 things really help with the heat. My kids loved the rope course and getting to pet the goats in the petting zoo. Overall it was a wonderful experience and we will go again one day.

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By Linda Shelton

Absolutely loved the Lights of the Wild light display at the Hattiesburg Zoo. This is the first year I have attended the light display at this particular zoo. They did an amazing job. Elsa, Anna, & Olaf were there to take pictures with the kids. There were stations setup to purchase popcorn, hot coco, and other treats. The line for the train ride was long but it moved relatively fast in my opinion. I would recommend and attend again!

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By Chip Campbell

Not a huge zoo but a very fun one with a decent variety of animals and very reasonable prices. It is well laid out so you don't spend tons of time just walking without seeing any exhibits. I definitely recommend it.

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By Shari Felker

I grew up going to the old Hattiesburg Zoo and hadn't been back in 30+ years. I was delighted to see the changes they have made but at the same time, they have honored some old standards. The original carousel is still there and still a joy to ride. The giant snail you can get inside was one of my favorite things as a kid. It was so Dr. Doolittle and one of my fondest memories. I am so glad to see they've survived time and change. The whole experience is inexpensive family fun at its finest. I can't wait to go back!

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