Celebrate the 25th anniversary of NatureFest!

This event is a festival, a nature outing, and a fascinating museum trip all wrapped into one exciting day!

From live animals encounters to fish feedings by divers in our giant aquariums, NatureFest! offers something for everyone.

Families and young budding scientists won't want to miss:

-Live demonstrations of Mississippi reptiles
-Citizen scientist explorations
-Behind-the-scenes tours with our scientists
-Wild Acres MS: Eurasian Lynx, Macaw, Three-Banded Armadillo, and more animals
-Freedom Ranch Wildlife Center
-Rock wall climbing, an obstacle course/bounce house, and a soccer wall.

Food Trucks (not included with admission or Membership):
Barbeque Shine
Skenny Burgers
SnoBiz
Spotter's Snack Shack will have a lunch special