The Jackson Zoo

"The perfect place for an afternoon. Although there are obvious issues, you can’t deny that the staff at the Jackson Zoo are trying their hardest with what they have. Having more attendance and sponsors would help with the structural issues they face, as there is no denying that they are underfunded. Everyone was friendly as well! There are also animal wish lists on Amazon that one can easily access to help!!"

"Needs some repairs, and updated really bad. Even if the walkways were taken better care of I believe you would have more guests come see your little zoo."

"Desperately in need of MAJOR funding, TLC, and animals. A lot of empty exhibits and attractions. The carousel was closed but the music was playing. The deli near the African Savanah was closed. A lot of doors open that said "staff only." And no train for the track at Livingston Park. When I drove in the gate, I had a feeling that I might not drive out. It feels empty before you see anything. The animals they have: tiger, bear, monkeys, birds, rhino, zebra, turtles, ostriches, fish do look healthy and taken care of."

"This place should be shut down! Cages falling in, potholes, only saw 1 tiger, 1 bear, 1 rhino, a couple chimps, monkeys and GOLDFISH! Grass is taller than some exhibits, trees down all over the place(from a storm 3 weeks ago) No food/drink options. Best thing was the snake house with a few snakes! Splash pad barely worked. Aquarium building had dirty murky water full of goldfish!"

"The setting of the zoo is lovely. It is a very old zoo, 115 yrs I think. That said, it has fallen on hard times, especially through the pandemic. They only have 3 full time staff I think. The animals are all healthy and the grounds are clean. animals we have not seen elswhere: Kookaburras Rhino Ruffed tailed (brown/red coated) lemurs 7 alligators (we have seen token small ones at other zoos, but these guys were huge!) Baby Black bear. Lost its mother and they are trying to find a buddy for him. The carousel was fun! Lots of interesting animals to ride there."