From the Gulf Coast to the hills of north Mississippi, hundreds of species of animals and birds make Mississippi their home. In this section you find expert tour operators who can provide excursions that will give you "up close and personal" experiences with nature. There are several outstanding festivals each year throughout the state that celebrate nature. Mississippi hosts the Hummingbird Migration Celebration in Holly Springs, the Stork and Cork Birding Festival at Tara Wildlife Management near Vicksburg, and the Wild Wings Festival in the Pascagoula River Basin. One of the most unique outdoor recreation events is The Great Delta Bear Affair Festival in Rolling Fork. The festival features birding activities, equestrian trail rides, as well as other nature tourism events. It is a celebration of Teddy Roosevelt's famous bear hunt and supports the restoration of the black bear in the Delta. Audubon Mississippi is a state-level program of the National Audubon Society and engages and connects people with nature across the entire state. From the State Office and Strawberry Plains Audubon Center, located in Holly Springs, to the Central Office in Vicksburg, to the Gulf Coast Office in Moss Point, Audubon Mississippi is working hard to promote the mission of the National Audubon Society and nature tourism.

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There are enough excellent riverboat tours and charter boat cruises to satisfy any romantic notion. And, for those wishing to combine education and adventure with other activities, Mississippi has plenty to offer. If wildlife viewing and photography is your hobby, private and public exotic animal reserves throughout the state offer a host of activities and accommodation. If you're looking to charter a fishing boat to cruise the fertile waters of Mississippi's gulf coast, you have arrived at the perfect place to begin your adventure.

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Outdoor Adventures

Rock climbing, sky diving and exotic wildlife in Mississippi? We have them all! Nature tours, outdoor adventures, and extreme sports highlight many activities you might not expect to find.

If you love life on the water, prepare to set sail! There are many excellent riverboat tours and charter boat cruises to satisfy those romantic notions. For those wishing to combine education and adventure with other activities, Mississippi has plenty to offer. If wildlife viewing and photography is your hobby, private and public exotic animal reserves throughout the state offer a host of activities and accommodation. Animal reserve operators are committed to the breeding and preservation of rare and endangered species. In Mississippi's dozen or more animal parks, herds of Sable Antelope, Greater Kudu, Roan Antelope and African Cape Buffalo are maintained and lions, tigers, and bears are rehabilitated. Mississippi is full of surprises and unforgettable fun experiences.

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