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City addresses USDA inspection that cited Jackson Zoo for moldy food, disrepairs

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JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The City of Jackson is responding after a recent United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) report found moldy food, pests and disrepairs at the Jackson Zoo. The routine inspection was carried out by the USDA on August 25, 2026.

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    Jackson Zoo cited for moldy food, pests and disrepairs (opens WJTV Jackson)

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    JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A recent United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) report found moldy food, pests and disrepairs at the Jackson Zoo. The routine inspection was carried out by the USDA on August 25, 2026.

  2. WJTV Jackson

    City addresses USDA inspection that cited Jackson Zoo for moldy food, disrepairs (opens WJTV Jackson)

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    WJTV Jackson's feed description

    JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The City of Jackson is responding after a recent United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) report found moldy food, pests and disrepairs at the Jackson Zoo. The routine inspection was carried out by the USDA on August 25, 2026.