Mississippi Museum of Natural Science

an intimateway for visitors to become acquainted with the inhabitants of Mississippi'sforests, rivers, skies and soils. The 73,000-square-foot facility is nestledagainst a 300-acre natural area showcasing the state's rich natural heritage.Features life-like displays and living, breathing species. White-taileddeer to waterfowl, catfish to snapping turtles - each incredible exhibitcaptivates as it educates. See 200 species of fish and their aquatic neighborsin a 100,000-gallon network of giant aquariums. Catch an alligator snoozingin "The Swamp", a 1,700-square-foot greenhouse with lush plants and itsown 20,000-gallon aquarium.