Open since 1950, the Hattiesburg Zoo is a beloved landmark on 12 acres in Kemper Park. Set amongst the pine trees, the zoo supports conservation projects for animal welfare through the facility as well as abroad. Areas of the Hattiesburg Zoo The zoo is broken up into multiple geographical areas, including Asia, Australia, and Africa. The African pavilion has the new … [Read more...] about Tips for Visiting the Hattiesburg Zoo
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Visiting Riverbanks Zoo and Gardens
A beloved family-friendly attraction in the capital city, Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is the state's leading animal facility. It has over 2,000 creatures and is AZA-accredited. The facility also includes sprawling botanical gardens, which opened in 1995. The zoo first opened in 1974 to teach locals about these species and conservation. Over one million visitors come to … [Read more...] about Visiting Riverbanks Zoo and Gardens
Visiting Chehaw Park in Albany, Georgia
If you're driving south through Albany, Georgia, stop by Chehaw Park, a wildlife park and AZA-accredited zoo. It boasts over 700 acres and includes, in addition to the animal habitats, an 8-mile bike trail, a frisbee golf course, playground, campgrounds for tents and RVs, fishing and kayaking. It's the same size as Zoo Atlanta to the north but is more spread out. Paved … [Read more...] about Visiting Chehaw Park in Albany, Georgia
Tips for Visiting Zoo Atlanta
Among Atlanta, Georgia's most popular attractions, Zoo Atlanta is one of the most beloved. The zoo started as a traveling circus that eventually ran out of money and was purchased by a wealthy Atlantan. It was there, in 1889, that the Zoo Atlanta opened in Grant Park, one of Atlanta's oldest neighborhoods. Local philanthropist Asa G. Candler, Jr., of Coca-Cola fame, added … [Read more...] about Tips for Visiting Zoo Atlanta
