Endangered Species Day

The Hattiesburg Zoo will celebrate Endangered Species Day on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with a day dedicated to educating guests about the importance of conservation, wildlife management and protecting vulnerable species around the globe.
This special event will spotlight several of the Zoo’s endangered animals through engaging keeper chats, feedings, training sessions and encounters designed to help guests form meaningful connections with wildlife while learning how zoos play a vital role in species survival.
Featured Endangered Species Experiences
  • Spider Monkeys – Enrichment | 11:00 a.m.
  • Chacoan Peccary – Feeding | 12:00 p.m.
  • African Grey Parrot – Training Session | 1:00 p.m.
  • Galápagos Tortoise – Encounter | 2:00 p.m.
  • Malayan Tiger – Training Session | 3:00 p.m.
In addition to the featured experiences, guests can also learn about other endangered species that call the Zoo home, including:
 
  • Ring-tailed Lemurs 
  • Black and White Ruffed Lemurs 
  • Chinchillas
  • Sulcata Tortoises 
  • African Crowned Crane 
  • Citron-crested Cockatoo 
  • Mexican Fireleg Tarantula 
“At the Hattiesburg Zoo, conservation is more than a mission; it is a responsibility to future generations,” said Jeremy Cumpton, Director of Conservation and Education. “Through participation in Species Survival Programs, the Zoo helps protect endangered species by supporting breeding efforts, maintaining genetic diversity and contributing to conservation work in natural habitats around the world. Equally important is our role in education. By creating meaningful connections between people and wildlife, we inspire guests to make choices to better the natural world in which these species live.”
Endangered Species Day offers families, animal lovers and conservation advocates a unique opportunity to see these remarkable animals up close while learning how individual actions can help preserve wildlife for future generations.
The Hattiesburg Zoo invites the community to join this meaningful day of discovery, education and inspiration as it continues its mission of connecting people with wildlife and championing conservation efforts worldwide.

Endangered Species Day

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Date and Time

Saturday May 16, 2026
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM CDT

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