The GEM of Hattiesburg! When we moved here, our expectations for the local zoo were pretty low. Im so glad we were wrong! The way they have utilized the space available and the effort theyve put into their facilities is amazing. We love the Hburg Zoo!!

There is dinosaurs there.... And the good thing you can either wear a mask or not, because there is not that much people there

This is a great place for family fun. Lots of different animals. Theyre even trying to add more to the zoo. Like giraffes & elephants i think. Nice zoo. Only took me an 120 minutes to get there from Biloxi. They normally have a petting area but of course its closed do to covid. All though we still feed some goats.

Such a cool zoo! Interesting animals. Fun for little ones to enjoy a day out with a short hill to slide down and a splash pad to play in. Keep a sharp eye to make sure you don’t miss the baby alligators. Well designed walking trail through the park. Priced fairly for the size of the zoo. The gourmet popsicles topped off a great family outing.

August 1, 2020, The price has gone up a little bit, to eight dollars per adult . It’s a great zoo they have zebras, cows, the birds, alligators, different types of cats, monkeys and so much more. They have concession stands, snow cone stand and drinks. They have different things to also do there like a water splash pad for the kids, a train, you can walk on ropes above the people. It’s a great little zoo it’ll take you maybe 2 to 3 hours.

This is a great zoo. High quality exhibits, friendly staff. It has several fun extras like high ropes course.While not as large as some zoos, good day trip.

Always A Fun Day At Hattiesburg Zoo! We visit many times a year with my granddaughters. Its like home to us now. We all enjoy every moment of it. The staff are very informative, and nice. The animal exhibits are well kept. Animals are well taken care of. Many things for children to do. Not Expensive either.

I absolutely love this zoo! You cannot beat the price for the animals you get to see. We spent about 2-3 hours here. Small enough you can make multiple rounds and actually get to see all the animals awake who were sleeping on first pass. Lots of fun stuff for the kids! If you’re local or passing through, it’s worth checking out! We will be back!

Great place for when you are bored during Covid-19. Easy to social distance! Lots of animals!

We love all the animals and cool hands on experiences that we get each time we go. Definitely a yearly thing for us.

A fantastic inexpensive outing for the whole family. Its hard to beat the value. It is a small zoo so there is not as much to see here as say Audobon down in New Orleans but the exhibits they do have are well curated and taken care of. Plus the are constantly improving and expanding. Cant wait to see whats next for the little zoo!

Myself along with my brother & sister in laws went to the Hattiesburg Zoo on Wednesday October 22. The weather was just right, we had a marvelous time . All the staff was friendly as well as people attending the zoo. Walking around seeing all the animals with new buildings being built . Just a great experience. Highly recommend to tour here.

This is the best small zoo I have been to. Very kid friendly. Easy to walk. Concessions are expensive. Easy to go to for an hour or half a day.

Nice zoo with splash pad and train! Bring towels and change of clothes or bathing suit. Saw lots of animals and birds and enjoyed a snow cone on a hot day! Park nearby as well.

I went to the Hattiesburg Zoo for the first time in years, and I must say I was very impressed! The cost to get in was lower than I expected. They have a good variety of animals for being a smaller zoo, but my favorite thing was how many activities they had for the kids. Splash pad, train, carousel, ropes course, tray sliding hill, and the list goes on. They also sell Pop Brothers popsicles which are totally worth the $5. They also have a grill which serves alcoholic beverages for the adults. I’d recommend going in October because they go all out for Halloween. Will definitely make the drive from Brandon to visit again!

Way more animals to see than you would expect for $8! It would have been better if masks were required like at other businesses in MS but the zoo is big enough that social distancing is possible.

It was enjoyable and my hamburger was the best Ive had in a long time, a little pricey but well worth it.

Awesome for kids!!! We stoped by on our way through Hattiesburg and we’re there for 2 hours. For entrance, train and carousel It came out to $12 per person for us, not bad at all! If you are wanting to see a lot of exotic animals, then you won’t be that impressed, but most zoos I have been to don’t have a lot of things for kids to interact with and this one does. Would definitely go back! I do wish they had recycling there, maybe something they will choose to do in the future.

We visited the park area today and went to a quiet area on the side of the Walking Track. There was a good bit of trash on the grounds, used condoms in a few places, soiled baby diapers and various drink bottles strawn on the gazebo area. There was a large lined garbage can easily located in clear view as well. The grass had been mowed and the flower beds looked really nice. I cant fault the park for what others leave behind but isnt it a shame that when out of town visitors come to our Park and Zoo, they see how little we care about our city of Hattiesburg and areas our children play?

Had a great time at the zoo boo event. Will definitely be going back to do this again. Lots of fun and laughs.

Very nice little zoo with lots of fun people and things to do!

We were ran out because we had our small puppy. He was on his best behavior and got smiles and rubs from everyone he came across, patrons and staff, but nonetheless we were shown the gate halfway through by some dude. Dog lives matter

A very pleasant smaller zoo. We were close to the animals. Scenic with much shade.

Hattiesburg Zoo is a nice little attraction an hour north of Gulfport. The zoo is on the small size which makes it easy to navigate. It probably takes an hour to walkthrough all the exhibits. The grounds are extremely clean and maintained. Its obvious the organization that runs the zoo takes pride in it. Theres also a splash pad and train for the kiddos. My family always enjoys the visit to the zoo.

It was very enjoyable, except when we got to the High Rope expedition. It was 3:25 and the girl told us they do not give tickets after 3:30. Ok well, it wasnt 3:30! Needless to say, we still didnt get any tickets for the High Ropes. My 9 year old daughter was very upset. She even cried. She was born missing her left had and can do everything, but she wanted to give that a try and wasnt able to. Shame on them! Everything else was good though!

Fun little Zoo for 5 dollars a person. The signs are very amusing and the staff was great. Highly recommend if your in the area.

Great place to go small zoo no elephants, nice for little ones, plus great little park behind it . Had a blast with the babies there

It may be a smaller zoo but there is plenty to see with lots of exhibits for children. Clean and pleasant.

Its a wonderful place to take the Littles We had an awesome time. From the train ride to the carousel to the animals and splash pad! I highly recommend this zoo!

I was disappointed to find out that the zoo that we love so much was not only not offering refunds for last night, but they won’t even do transfers.My family excitedly planned last night so that we could spend the evening with my dad. We hadn’t seen him in 2 years and he desperately wanted to spend time with us and the grand children.Due to our work schedules, we were unable to get to the event until 7:00. We were hopeful, and really tried to make the night work. However, as soon as we pulled into the parking lot, the bottom fell out.My father has failing health and can hardly walk as it is, let alone in a downpour and the kids wouldn’t have been able to even see because the rain was so hard. The smallest of them, would have been struggling to breathe.Most of us have been laid off and struggling for months and the money we spent to go was a sacrifice.If you and your family are some that weren’t able to attend or did attend because you were told no refunds or transfers allowed but didn’t enjoy due to the horrible weather, I encourage you to email the zoo at [email protected] and let your concerns be known.️UPDATE️Sooo, the verdict given....No refunds or rain checks despite lightning and heavy rainfall. Their excuse “ they were open.”So because they made a poor choice to stay open we have to suffer through hazardous elements with our small children or waste our money.Sneaky theft! The absolute least they could do is offer rain checks so families could get a fun outing, but it shows they don’t care about those who support them, only lining their pockets with stolen money.I have screen shots of lightning reports, screen shots of their denial for refunds or rain checks, screen shots of others who actually went in and tried to enjoy but ultimately had to leave due to lightning and hazardous conditions.It was THEFT!!!!!!

Its a must see for people coming through zoo is under construction to make it better for the animals. Its got a zipline, a walk through area where u can get closer to the animals, mining gems thing for the kids, got several play areas, they have a wonderful splash pad for the kids to play so make sure you bring their swimsuits, train around the zoo, a carousel, and a concession stand. Zoos very well kept especially since the city has taken it over and shaded areas and fans for the parents watching their kids play. They also have a park on premises with various playground equipment. Also has a petting zoo with sheep and goats. On another note the animals look happy and well taken care of unlike some zoos I have been to.

Great little zoo that is very family friendly. My kids loved the high ropes activity and the mining activity. Food at the cafe there was prices great, tasted delicious and got a huge helping for your money! Worth every penny!

I was impressed with a zoo and the staff the animals are very well kept.

Great price, friendly staff and fun adventure

This was our first time here. The staff is very friendly, although the exhibits were meh. It was still an enjoyable experience. And the price is good too.

It was busy and everyone enjoyed it. It took about 2 hours to walk through. We did the train ride. The bathrooms were very clean.

Awesome experience...looking forward each year!

Nice family zoo. Good walking paths and some interactive activities.

Great zoo. Missing some exhibits but overall great time. We will be back

They have made some nice improvements. I cant wait for the giraffes.

Had a great time! For the price can’t beat away to spend few hours in Hattiesburg!

Nice little zoo with a friendly staff

This truly is a wonderful zoo. It is extremely affordable and there are so many fun things to do! This is the perfect zoo for young children. Plus, there are many fun events held by the zoo that are oriented towards adults!

Nice little zoo, looks like theyre making a lot of improvements and the animals all seem happy.

Small but nice and clean. A nice break in our travels.

Amazing day with the kids. Cheap fun.

Nice little zoo it was very crowded today not many people had mask on. I choose to wear mine.

Great zoo and wonderful hidden gem in town. Has a great splash pad for the kids, and some good beverage options for the parents.

Based on todays experience alone I am kind of upset. I called and asked them if they were sold out of the zooboo tickets because I wanted to take my son. I explained to the woman on the phone I did not have a debit or credit card and that I couldnt reserve the tickets online and the lady said they were not sold out yet and that I could pay cash at the door. We got there and they would not let us in and the people out front said they werent even set up to take cash. My son was really disappointed and started to cry when I told him we couldnt go in. I got him all excited and told him what all he was going to get to do at the zoo during our 45 minute drive there... They could have told me on the phone that they werent selling tickets at the gate and I wouldnt have drove so far or got his hopes up so bad.

Fun, reasonably priced, clean, friendly employees.

This zoo encourages people to hold sloths (for $100 per person). It is cruel and theyre encouraging animal abuse for PROFIT. Put animals first, not your selfies. Thank you.

Clean, vegitation well manicured, nice employees, and at a very great price (3 adults, 3 children, 1 infant for $35)! There is a park right outside that is great for picnics and getting the last of any wiggles out of our children. I was very impressed.

I didnt hate it, it was a cool place to spend time with your children and grand children.

The New addition they made are Great more animals are added.

Fun few hours for the family. Kids enjoyed the splash pad, merry go round, and the kids play area. Not a whole lot of animals but enough to see in an hour walk. Parking can be hard to find at the Zoo, you may need to park at the stores parking right before zoo on the left.

Loved it. My friend and I came here for a day and definitely wasnt disappointed. The train is highly recommended

Easy parking. Well laid out path. Splash pad was very active.

Loved that it was not super huge and spread out where you had to walk to far to see the animals. Food was really good and tbey have a splash pad

We had a good time staff was very friendly.

What an amazing experience. Took my kids to zoo lights and we had a blast. The train ride was great and the kids LOVED the snow. They especially loved getting to meet their favorite characters: Elsa, Anna, and Olaf! The instruments in the African section was entertaining and I enjoyed taking a break and watching them play in the bug area. Great times were had by all.

Small zoo, but plenty of things to do. Great way to spend the day with kids.

I understand that costs are up. But what we paid did not cover the lack of animals that we got to see.

I loved my experience here! I’m so glad the price reflected the number of animals that they have here. It was a good 1.5 hour visit for myself and my boyfriend. $5 entry for 2 yrs and up. They have a jaguar, monkeys, birds, and more!My only complaint is that it’s kinda hard to see the reptiles due to the glare of the glass. I loved all of the animals! And loved how they had free roaming peacocks and guinea fowl. My bf’s favorite part was the Chinese goose who is very friendly!

Animals are well taken care of and they look happy, splash pad for the kids with shade for the parents concession stand, train and carousel. Plenty to keep you busy for a full day. Food isnt an outrageous price either.

This Zoo is is a hidden gem. The quantity and quality of the attractions is on part with the larger zoos. The staff was friendly and helpful. Everything was laid out in a easy to maneuver way. Pricing is what amazed me! First time to go to a zoo and not feel like I spent way too much money, including the gift shop! (Tip: green boa and axolotl are in the gift shop!)

Today Hattiesburg zoo was at full capacity. Only way to social distance was to leave. Nice job Mayor

The Lights of the Wild were amazing! The staff were very friendly. What a great time!

Had so much fun with my kids

What a great zoo to take a walk in! The enclosures look well designed and maintained, and they are nicely spaced out. There are a variety of different activities for children, and although I dont have any children, I could appreciate how it would be a great day for them there. The animals generally looked healthy. For such a low entrance fee, it was a really pleasant experience.

Zoo is maintained well. Staff is polite and helpful. Splash pad is great for kids to play on.

Nice park and zoo. It was so hot on the day we visited I thought I would pass out. Its a good get away for the day. You can see the animals and picnic on the grounds. Dont forget to ride the train.

This is a great little zoo. Was not too crowded when we went and there was enough shade. It was really quite hot. The kids enjoyed the train ride.

It was fun but there wasnt a lot there to look at it took us only like 30 minuets to finish the whole zoo

Nice place for a family outing.

Small zoo but very nice and well kept. Will definitely be going back.

Great price and great quality. The zoo isnt too far from everything. Everyone is nice. It is small, but it is definitely worth the price. $5 for adults, but dont know the price for kids. Their hours do change during the winter!! Also, they have many activities like Boo Nights, Easter Egg Hunts, and more.

The zoo is definitely a great value. For $5 you can easily kill a couple hours and see a decent variety of animals. The Australian exhibit is really neat as it puts you inside the exhibit with the kangaroos and emus.

This was our second trip to the Hattiesburg Zoo and we had fun both times! Excited to see what else they add!

Great little zoo. Has something for everyone. Very family friendly.

Great for family with small kids.. very inexpensive and fun!

Good for the whole family.. the kids love it.

Its a small and beautiful zoo. My son loves the train. Entry fees is just $5 with an extra $2 for train. Stroller rental is also available. High ropes adventure course is one of the fun. I missed big mammals like lion, elephant, hippo, giraffe and rhino but still a decent one for families. I would definitely recommend it.

I dont know what happened since the years Ive not been going here, but absolutely amazing job.

$5 entrance fee for adults and an easy way to spend an hour or two enjoying a nice collection of unique animals. Happy I visited and the animals seemed pretty happy as well.

This is a nice little zoo. Not a huge selection of animals but the price reflects that too. The layout is nice and the animals look well cared for. The kids enjoyed the animals and the splash pad after walking around the zoo. The employees we interacted with throughout the day were courteous and informative.

Small but very well kept and entertaining! You can tell they care about the animals! Ready to see what they are adding on to it.

Its a cute little zoo. Not very big but they have a good variety of animals and the enclosures are clean and well-cared for.

We visit all the time. The animals are amazing, staff is excellent. Wish it was just a little larger, but for a smaller zoo there is still plenty to do. My kids love their okay area and the new sky walk structure is pretty amazing.

Clean very inexpensive family fun not many exibits compared to zoos in larger cities but good by Hattiesburg standards

Nice little zoo! We spent about an hour and a half here. The exhibits are well maintained and the zoo has may different angles to view the animals. The prairie dogs are the cutest little things! There is a mini train, you can ride a disc down an anthill, visit the petting zoo, play in the fountain near the food court...they had snakes and baby alligators out for petting. Overall, a very enjoyable time.

The zoo is great place to visit and take the little ones.. not gonna lie, Ive gotten pretty skeptical about zoos as an adult but its very comforting to know that these animals are treated very well.. the sloth is amazing among others! I would encourage everyone to go! Cant wait for the giraffes !!

Nice little zoo to visit if your in the area.

We stopped here on our way back home from New Orleans. This is by far one of the more enjoyable zoos I have been to. I am originally a native Detroiter and have gone to the Detroit Zoo a bit, Hattiesburg Zoo, although smaller in size, is better in comparison. The price is very reasonable for the exhibits and extras they have available are very reasonable as well. If we didnt live in Michigan this would be a regular family outing.

My kids had an absolute blast at this zoo... we have been to several zoos and this one is probably one of the best... they pack a lot into a small area and have a lot to offer... Arriving and discovering that parking was free was an extra bonus. The price to get in was very very very reasonable and if I lived in Hattiesburg this would be a regular place to visit with the family.

Me and my child enjoy looking at animals.she loves the splash pad .lots stuff for children to do and enjoy

Needs a new elephant exhibit. But otherwise a great place for the family

I have really been impressed with this small zoo lately. You can see everything in an hour. The zoo now has a high ropes course and kids corner. During the warm months the splash pad is a hit with the children.

I’m pleased with the zoo. It seems pretty small with Lots of birds and a few handfuls of other animals. But what it lacks in zoo, it makes up for with friendliness and play areas for kids.There’s a splash pad, a train, lots of stuff to climb on and slide down. Some costs extra, most doesn’t. It’s a beautiful place to take the kids and well worth the money.Another big bonus is I have lots of fans and shady spots to stay cool in the middle of the hot summer.

Enclosures were very small and the animals werent happy

Great place, grown a bunch through the years