Hattiesburg, MS (Tuesday, April 5, 2022) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Earth Day is an annual event, which demonstrates support for environmental protection. First held on April 22, 1970, Earth Day now includes a wide range of events coordinated globally by more than 1 billion people in more than 193 countries.
“Though Earth Day falls on April 22nd, the Hattiesburg Zoo will observe it on Saturday, April 23rd so that more students and their families can celebrate with us,” said Jeremy Cumpton, Director of Conservation, Education and Wildlife. “One of our primary missions at the Zoo is that of Conservation, which we work toward every day.” “Our Earth Day activities aim to educate our guests about the steps they can take to improve our world,” continued Cumpton.
Hattiesburg Zoo’s Earth Day activities will take place from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and will include interactive education stations throughout the zoo where guests will learn more about the animals that live there, their habitats and how they can participate in conservation efforts. There will also be animal encounters and enrichment activities throughout the day.
Regular Zoo admission prices apply for Earth Day activities, and Annual Passes do apply.
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The Hattiesburg Zoo is an attraction of the Hattiesburg Convention Commission in partnership with the City of Hattiesburg.
Saturday Apr 23, 2022
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM CDT
Saturday, April 23, 2022
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Hattiesburg Zoo