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USDA finds no issues at Jackson Zoo during recent inspection

By Kaitlin Howell Oct 30, 2024 | 2:21 PM

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A recent inspection by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) found no issues at the Jackson Zoo.

According to the USDA report, no non-compliant items were identified during the re-license inspection at the zoo in September 2024. Officials said the zoo is ready to be licensed under the Animal Welfare Act (AWA).

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Earlier this year, the Jackson Zoo was cited for several issues, including a walk-in cooler that was not working properly and widespread rodent activity in the shelter structures. The report also noted that an adult male klipspringer was killed by an adult male Grevy zebra.

The September 2024 inspection found no issues like this at the zoo.

The Jackson Zoo recently hosted an Oktoberfest event and Boo at the Zoo.