City of Jackson, MS - Department of Parks & Recreation

10/04/2026

🍂FALL FUN IS HERE AT THE JACKSON ZOO! 🎃🐯

October is packed with family fun at the Jackson Zoo!

🎃 Pumpkin Patch & Hay-Ride | Oct. 13–31 • 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

👻 Haunted House & Hay-Ride | Oct. 16–17, 23–24 & 30–31 • 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.

💰 The Real World Experience (For High School Students) | Oct. 26 • 10 a.m. –1 p.m.

🍬 Boo at the Zoo | Oct. 31 • 2–6 PM

From pumpkins and hayrides to trick-or-treat stations, games, entertainment, food trucks, and more, there’s something for everyone this fall!

📍 Jackson Zoo
2918 W. Capitol Street | Jackson, MS 39209
📞 601-952-8776
🌐 thejacksonzoo.org

Tag your family and friends and make plans to join us! 🍁🐾

09/22/2026

🐯🌿Senior Safari at the Jackson Zoo!🐯🌿

Presented by Ray McCants in association with R3M Impact Network and ZAPP (Zoo Area Progressive Partnership).

Join us Tuesday, September 22, 2026, from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM for a special day celebrating our seniors!💚

Enjoy FREE zoo admission, live entertainment, Tiger & Rhino Habitat Tours, complimentary carousel rides, senior-focused resources, shaded seating, water stations, and more!

📍Jackson Zoo | 2918 W. Capitol St.
🎟️Registration is encouraged-scan the QR code on the flyer
or visit BIT.LY/SENIORSAFARIJXN2026.

Come out for a day of fun, health, and community! 🦏🐯🌿

09/12/2026

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!
🎣CAST & CATCH FISHING DAY 🎣
This Saturday, September 12th bring the youth out for a fun morning at the Cast & Catch Youth Fishing Day,
hosted by

Come out, enjoy the outdoors, learn a little about fishing, and make some great memories!

📍Livingston Park Pond (2918 W. Capitol St.,Jackson, MS)
⏰Registration: 7:00 A.M.
🎣Fishing Starts: 7:30 A.M.
🎟️FREE for youth ages 15 & under

Bring your own fishing equipment - NO treble hooks!
Youth must be accompanied by an adult.
📞For more information: 601-952-8776

Grab those fishing poles and meet us at the pond!

09/01/2026

📣 JPS families, we'd love to see you next Thursday!
Join us for our Parent and Family Engagement Open House to learn about resources, programs, and opportunities available to support your scholar. Stop by, ask questions, meet district leaders and community partners, and find new ways to stay connected.
📅 September 10, 2026
⏰ 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
📍 Raines Administrative Complex, 156 North Flag Chapel Road, Jackson, MS 39209
Drop in anytime. We’d love to see you!

08/08/2026