One of the best zoos in Mississippi
The Jackson Zoo is located in Jackson, Mississippi and is one of the most consistently popular sights among both tourists and locals. The Zoo has over 800 animals on the premises, everything from cute prairie dogs to massive hippos and Sumatran tigers. Another plus is that it's relatively affordable, at least compared to other zoos around the country. The tickets are $9.25 for adults and $6.75 for kids so you can bring the little ones for a fun day with the animals without going broke in the process.
One of the most interesting parks of the zoo is the African Rainforest exhibit; there, you can see pygmy hippos (there's so small!), chimps, and all kinds of colorful birds. Then there's also an African Savannah part which features the usual zebras and the like and a small part dealing more with local wildlife from the Mississippi area.