BIG NEWS! The Hattiesburg Zoo will kick off its 75th Anniversary year-long celebration, EXPLORE THE WILD, EMBRACE THE WONDER! on Saturday, April 26th with a full slate of activities that will delight guests of all ages. 🥳
🎉 **Hattiesburg Zoo’s 75th Anniversary Kick-Off Celebration – April 26** 🎉
Come celebrate 75 wild years with a jam-packed day of excitement, animals, and adventure!
🕘 **Schedule Highlights**:
✨ 9:45 AM – Unveilings of the Zoo’s 75-Year Timeline, Flamingo Habitat Ribbon Cutting, and the presentation of a SPECIAL surprise guest!
🎂 10:30 AM – Birthday Cake Enrichment for Mojo the Colobus Monkey
🦒 11:00 AM – Giraffe Feeding (tickets first-come, first-served at Zawadi Market)
🎂 12:00 PM – Birthday Cake Enrichment for Pili the Hyena
🧁 1:00 PM – Free Mini Cupcakes at Asbury Discovery Center (while supplies last!)
🐅 1:30 PM – Happy Birthday Song, Tiger Ribbon Cutting, and Tiger Training Demo
🎂 2:00 PM – Birthday Cake Enrichment for Alberta the Giraffe
🌟 **All-Day Fun**:
🎨 Face Painting | 🏖️ Splash Pad Party | 🐾 Roaming Animal Encounters
🧢 Make Your Own Birthday Hat | 🍰 Birthday Cake Snow Cones (for purchase)
📸 Photo Ops | 🎈 Jump Houses | 🧗 Ropes Course | 🐞 Bug Hub Playground
🌎 **Earth Day Activities** – Seed Bomb Crafting, Native Plant Info, Educational Carts
Don’t miss this unforgettable celebration of animals, history, and family fun!
📍 *Festivities kick off at 9:45 AM*
The Hattiesburg Zoo’s 75th Anniversary kick off on April 26th, is just the start of the celebration as the Hattiesburg Zoo will keep the party going all year long with its Second Saturday Celebrations. 🎉
Each Second Saturday Celebration will be filled with plenty of wild adventure and moments of wonder. “Our guests will want to mark their calendars to be with us for each of these 75th Anniversary special celebration days!” 😊
The Hattiesburg Zoo’s 75th Anniversary Kick Off and Second Saturday Celebrations are regular zoo admission prices, and annual passes do apply. Guests are encouraged to purchase online tickets in advance. Online ticket sales end at 9:00 a.m. for same-day entry. The Hattiesburg Zoo is a cashless business.
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