# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Show and Tail 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 03:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Does your student love animals? 🐾🦒
The Hattiesburg Zoo is looking for young wildlife enthusiasts to take the stage at Show and Tail on Saturday, September 12, 2026!
Students in grades 5th – 8th and High School are invited to give a 5-minute presentation about their favorite wild animal or an animal-related topic while using a fun educational display item to help tell their story. Bring a fossil, model, artwork, costume, LEGO® creation, poster, or another creative visual aid!
🦒 Presentation Categories
• Why ________ Is the Best Animal! (Wild animals only—no pets.)
• Things We Ought to Know (Share interesting facts about wildlife, habitats, conservation, animal behavior, endangered species, and more.)
⏰ Presentation Times
• Grades 5th –8th: 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
• High School: 1:00–3:00 p.m.
Only 15 presenters per age group will be selected, so be sure to register early! Selected presenters receive FREE Zoo admission on the day of the event, and guests can cheer them on with regular Zoo admission. Audience members will even get to vote for their favorite presentation!
🚫 Please note: Live animals, pets, weapons, dangerous items, open flames, strong odors, and other prohibited items are not allowed. Educational display items such as fossils, bones, taxidermy, models, artwork, costumes, dioramas, and posters are welcome.
📝 Apply by August 31!
Presenters will be notified on September 1st. 
Register here: https://forms.gle/9Qegg3pZFrDrun2A6 or scan the QR code in the event graphic.
Annual Passes apply for guest admission.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hattiesburg/show-and-tail/200030528912106
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Hattiesburg
- **state**: MS
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 107 S 17th Ave, Hattiesburg, MS, United States, Mississippi 39401
- **lat**: 31.32456
- **long**: -89.31442
- **full address**: 107 S 17th Ave, Hattiesburg, MS, United States, Mississippi 39401

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Show and Tail
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/4b55ebfd93642fddcf4fa1d5e8d75a51a5b0d07d51d97f11052a27cd27d16023-rimg-w1200-h1466-dc88d8d8-gmir?v=1786253705

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Show and Tail  being held?
  - **A:** Show and Tail  takes place on Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 03:00 pm at 107 S 17th Ave, Hattiesburg, MS, United States, Mississippi 39401.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Show and Tail ?
  - **A:** Show and Tail  is organized by Hattiesburg Zoo.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Hattiesburg Zoo's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given Hattiesburg Zoo a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Hattiesburg Zoo has 146+ followers on AllEvents, reflecting a trusted and active community of event-goers who follow their events. Hattiesburg Zoo has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.

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