Ahoy Matey! The Hattiesburg Zoo Celebrates Pirate Days July 22nd and 23rd

Calling all Lads and Lasses donning their finest Captain or Lady of the Court attire, the Hattiesburg Zoo will celebrate Pirate Days on July 22^nd and 23^rd from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.  Bring your Buckos and Mateys for a chance at winning some Booty when you complete the Treasure Hunt. 
 
 
Activities both days Include: 
Roaming Pirate Encounters – All Day
Walk the Plank – All Day
Treasure Hunt – All Day (Prize Pick Up at Prairie Dog Plaza)
“Tattoo Parlor” – All Day (Lakeview Pavilion)
Pirate Games – All Day
Pirate Animal Show (Africa Pavilion – 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
Pirate Movies (Asbury) – 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
 
Among the Pirate Faire will be Shiver Me Tenders, Black Beard’s Burgers and Powdered Peg Legs (Funnel Cake Fries), and there will be plenty of Grog for Pirates over the age of 21. 
 
Unless you are in Davy Jones’s Locker, you will not want to miss this Yo-ho-ho of a good time.  Costumes are highly encouraged. No weapons allowed.  Regular admission prices apply for Pirate Days, and Sea Rovers are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance for a discounted price.  Tickets can be purchased the day of the event at regular admission price.  Annual passes do apply for Pirate Days.