Mississippi Museum of Natural Science

This 73,000 sq. ft. facility is nestled against a 300-acre natural area showcasing the state's rich natural heritage. Features life-like displays and living, breathing species. White-tailed deer to waterfowl, catfish to snapping turtles - each incredible exhibit captivates as it educates. See 200 species of fish and their aquatic neighbors in a 100,000-gallon network of giant aquariums. Catch an alligator snoozing in "The Swamp", a 1,700-square-foot greenhouse with lush plants and its own 20,000-gallon aquarium.