There's A Hiking Trail Right Next To A Petting Zoo In Mississippi, Making For A Fun-Filled Family Outing
By Daniella DiRienzo|Published July 21, 2022
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Daniella DiRienzo
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Though Daniella was born in New York and has lived in a couple of other states, Mississippi has been her home for more than 30 years. After graduating from the University of Southern Mississippi, Daniella began to hone her writing skills through various internships. In the years since, she’s had the privilege of having her articles appear in several publications, such as the Mississippi-based Parents & Kids Magazine. She’s also had the honor of interviewing actress Sela Ward for The Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Experience.
When it comes to family day trips in Mississippi, who says you’ve got to pick just one destination? Not us! In fact, we think the only thing better than visiting one great attraction is visiting two great attractions. If you agree, you’re going to love the petting zoo and hiking trail featured below. They’re practically right next to each other, making for one of the most action-packed family day trips in Mississippi.
Wild Acres, a petting zoo, and the Tuxachanie Trail, a national hiking trail that leads to an abandoned POW camp, are two Gulf Coast gems that happen to be just minutes apart.
Visitors can enjoy all sorts of one-on-one animal encounters – from holding a baby kangaroo and hand-feeding porcupines to posing for pictures with a sloth and playing with otters.
At first, the "appointment only" thing might seem like a nuisance; however, it’s actually a huge perk because it means you know what time you’ll depart from Wild Acres, and that means you can ensure you have time to visit the nearby Tuxachanie Trail.
Not only does the first portion of the trail follow an abandoned railroad once used by the Dantzler Lumber Company, but it winds past an abandoned POW camp.
So, what do you think? Are you ready to embark on one of the best family day trips in Mississippi? Remember, Wild Acres is open by appointment only. For more information, check out the Wild Acres website. Prefer to speak with someone? Call Wild Acres at (228) 209-9436 or send an email to wildacresms@gmail.com. Want to know more about the Tuxachanie Trail? Visit the USDA website.
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