Jackson Zoological Park

Located on West Capitol Street, this zoo has more than 500 animals from around the world including sea lions, monkeys, rhinoceroses, giraffes and elephants. Another highlight is a children's petting zoo.

Open daily 9am-6pm in the summer; 9am-5pm the rest of the year. Closed major holidays. From modest origins, the park has expanded over the years to include animals from all over the globe, including a new lorikeet exhibit. In addition to housing the region's most impressive collection of primates and big cats, the park's Discovery Zoo has been recognized by the New York Times Travel Guide as one of the top children's zoos in the Southeast.

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