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The Collins Zoo, formerly the Collins Exotic Animal Orphanage, is a zoo located in Collins, Mississippi.
[edit] History
The Collins Zoo was founded in 1988 by Gus White as an orphanage for exotic animals. Usually the animals are circus animals that have gotten too old or pets that have gotten too large. The zoo is located on Highway 49.
[edit] Big cats
Lions, tigers and mountain lions are several of the major attractions at the Collins Zoo.
[edit] White wolf
A rare white wolf is featured in the center of the zoo.
[edit] Reptiles
There are over forty different species of snakes, lizards and turtles in the zoo.
[edit] Attractions
- Snack bar
- Petting zoo
- Souvenir shop
- Animal feedings
[edit] Legal issues with the State of Mississippi
In 2001, state wildlife officials raided the zoo and seized several skunks, alligators, alligator snapping turtles, bobcats and several other species of animals indigenous to Mississippi. Despite a couple of court orders saying the state should either return the animals or compensate the zoo roughly $60,000, neither has happened. It appears the zoo is preparing a civil action against the state. [1]
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