Tupelo Buffalo Park and Zoo

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Tupelo Buffalo Park & Zoo
Location Tupelo, Mississippi, USA
Number of Animals 450
Number of Species 125
Accreditations/
Memberships		 Association of Zoos and Aquariums
Website

The Tupelo Buffalo Park and Zoo is a zoo located in Tupelo, Mississippi. At 175 acres, it is the largest zoo in the state of Mississippi.

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[edit] History

The Tupelo Buffalo Park and Zoo was founded by Dan Franklin and located at 2272 North Coley Road.

[edit] Buffalo

A large herd of American Bison roam the park. Modified school buses with large, off-road tires take visitors into the park to see the herd.

[edit] Rare white buffalo

The Buffalo Park is home to Tukota, a rare white buffalo, not an albino. There are several great legends by the Sioux tribes explaining the creation and the infrequent occurrence of the white buffalo. A white buffalo is so rare in fact that they only occur one time in five million births. This make "Tukota" one of the special animals here at the Tupelo Buffalo Park and Zoo.

[edit] Animals

[edit] Attractions

  • Live Merry Go Round with ponies
  • Horseback riding through the park
  • Snack bar
  • Petting zoo
  • Souvenir shop
  • Animal feedings
  • Playground with authentic Teepees
  • Camping area
  • Annual rodeo each August

[edit] External links

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