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City Leaders Push Jackson Zoo Redevelopment Amid Years of Decline and Public Skepticism

The city seeks developers with attraction expertise to revitalize the zoo, which has under $100,000 in revenue since 2021 and faces costly infrastructure issues, Mayor Horhn said.

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Leaders look to outside developers for turnaround, but residents question timing after years of decline

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City leaders push Jackson Zoo redevelopment amid years of decline and public skepticism

Leaders look to outside developers for turnaround, but residents question timing after years of decline

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Jackson will seek developers for the city’s struggling zoo

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Jackson to Seek Developers for Struggling Zoo in Revitalization Effort

Jackson Mayor John Horhn announced plans to solicit bids from developers to revamp the city’s ailing zoo, aiming to boost tourism and economic growth in west Jackson.

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Mississippi Today broke the news in on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
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