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Golden Eagle Spotlight: A talk in the Jungle

Golden Eagle Spotlight: A talk in the Jungle

This week’s Golden Eagle Spotlight goes to something instead of someone this week, which is Hattiesburg Zoo, its exhibits and upcoming events. The director of education, reservation and wildlife Jeremy...

Hattiesburg Zoo's Renaissance Festival returns

Hattiesburg Zoo’s Renaissance Festival returns

Abigail Troth and Abigail Troth | March 6, 2022

[Photos/Huey Turlich] The Hattiesburg Zoo brought back its annual Renaissance Festival for the sixth year, opening its gates to the zoo from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The festival was adorned with vendors...

Hattiesburg Zoo Boo is coming back to you

Hattiesburg Zoo Boo is coming back to you

Jennifer Shields and Jennifer Shields | October 20, 2021

October is not just for Halloween and Harry Potter marathons -- it is also time for the Hattiesburg Zoo’s Annual Zoo Boo.  The annual event, which is held in partnership with the Hattiesburg...

Ashleigh Jambon and Aaron Maliden perform at the Hattiesburg Zoo Renaissance Festival.

Hattiesburg Zoo takes visitors back to Renaissance

Jack McCallum and Jack McCallum | March 5, 2020
People of all ages went to the Hattiesburg Zoo from Feb. 29 to March 1 to craft candles, learn apothecary and watch Shakespearean theater at the yearly Renaissance Festival.
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Hattiesburg Zoo will host third Renaissance Festival

Karigan Teer and Karigan Teer | February 14, 2019

The Hattiesburg Zoo will host the third annual Renaissance Festival Feb. 16-17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. “Renaissance Festival is a very unique event, especially for a zoo. It’s a way to come [to...

Student arrested for flamingo theft creates online fundraiser

Yolanda Cruz and Yolanda Cruz | October 14, 2014

Devin Nottis is reaching out to the internet to raise funds for his legal fees. Devin Nottis created an online donation campaign through a popular fundraising website in hopes of raising $5,000 for his...

Student identified in flamingo theft, fraternity suspended

Yolanda Cruz and Yolanda Cruz | October 9, 2014

The Delta Mu Chapter of Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity (PIKE) is indefinitely suspended following the arrest of one of its potential members. Devin Nottis, 19, of Pascagoula, was arrested Oct. 8 on charges...

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