I lived in a suburb of Jackson from 1969-1989 and again from 1993-1998 and have been back many times since because I had family there until a year ago. I watched the area around the zoo thrive then decline then die. The roads around the zoo are in very bad condition, and the area is plagued with poverty, gangs, and crime. For the sake of the city, I hope the zoo stays where it is and becomes the cornerstone of rejuvenation, but that is very unlikely. For the sake of the zoo, I hope it moves. LeFleur's Bluff (mentioned in the article) is probably the best location within the city limits, and that park already has a nice science museum. If the zoo location was not limited to the city (which is almost unthinkable since it is primarily funded by the city), there is plenty of land just outside of town that would be ideal. Perhaps the city could annex some new land and build a whole cultural complex with the zoo as the centerpiece. But of course, that takes money that the city does not have right now.
A male white handed gibbon was born to Mia and Cookie Man. Due to complications and Mias track record the baby is being hand reared. Jackson Zoo announces white-handed gibbon birth - Madison County Journal - Madison County Mississippi
The baby gibbon, Jari, is now on being shown to visitors. http://www.clarionledger.com/articl...kson-Zoo-s-Jari-newest-baby-board-makes-debut
Eight red wolf pups were born to parents Taladu and Kanati. There are 3 boys and 5 girls. The pups wont be on exhibit for several more weeks as they grow but are doing well. Older brothers Wowati, Uyosi and Asdaya are currently off exhibit. http://www.clarionledger.com/articl.../8-red-wolves-born-Jackson-Zoo?nclick_check=1
One of the red wolf pups had to be euthanized due to a leg injury last week. His 7 remaining siblings have been named. Red wolf pups named at Mississippi zoo - Houston Chronicle
A new article discusses recent births at the Jackson Zoo, including aforementioned gibbon, red wolf, and tiger births, but also mentions a springbok calf, red river hog piglets, prairie dog pups, and an orangutan birth. Baby boom at Jackson Zoo | News | The Sun Herald
Orang baby, Kayu, died of acute bacterial pneumonia. New test results show Jackson Zoo orangutan's cause of death - MSNewsNow.com - Jackson, MS
An 11-month-old male giraffe, named K.D. Knox, has arrived from Caldwell Zoo. Jackson Zoo gets new giraffe | WJTV.com
Several elements of the five-year master plan have been revealed. These include new exhibits, more parking, and doubling in size. Jackson Zoo looks to expand and improve
A further look into the future plans. One of these is an African Safari area with a new giraffe exhibit. The Jackson Zoo’s master plan | WJTV.com
It's a boy for orang parents Sabah and Pumpkin. Jackson zoo welcomes newborn orangutan - MSNewsNow.com - Jackson, MS
