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   The carousel was manufactured in 1896 by Gustav Dentzel of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for the 1904 St. Louis Exposition and later sold to the City of Meridian. A cabinet maker by trade, Dentzel was a young German immigrant to the United States. In 1860, he established the Dentzel Factory. His family had manufactured carousels in Germany and offered great support to Gustav's American venture. The Dentzel Factory manufactured two or three carousels per year and supplied parks throughout the East and South. All of the animals were hand-carved out of poplar or basswood. The carousels often had original oil paintings as well. The arrival of the Great Depression spelled the end to the factory in 1929. The Dentzel Carousel arrived in Meridian in 1909 and has occupied its same location in Highland Park. Its house is the only remaining original carousel building built from a Dentzel blueprint. (less) ... (more)

   Mississippi's #1 family attraction, Geyser Falls is a 23-acre water theme park located in Philadelphia MS. After entering the park, the excitement begins as you pass Geyser Flats with bubbling fountains, gurgling water pools and multiple spouting geysers. Inside the park, the endless attractions keep families entertained all day long with the little ones begging to go back. (less) ... (more)

More To See. More To Zoo.   Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, a top attraction in Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia, is the region's only walking safari encompassing 120 picturesque acres with more than 1,800 animals and 1,000 exotic plants. The newest attractions include Stingray Bay, where guests can feed and pet the Stingrays, and the Asian Bamboo Gardens and Komodo Dragon exhibit. The Zoo's 2.5 acre Range of the Jaguar has won two national awards for best South American Exhibit. It's home to seven jaguars -- the largest collection in North America; the Palm Plaza restaurant; rare giant otters and exotic birds in the Emerald Forest Aviary; and pygmy marmosets, bats, reptiles - including the anaconda - and more in The Lost Temple. In the Giraffe Overlook and Savanna Blooms Gardens, visitors can get eye-to-eye with and feed the giraffes in a beautiful African garden setting. African elephants, white rhinos, and other hoof stock can also be viewed from an elevated boardwalk in the Plains of East Africa. A rare breeding group of bonobos highlight The Great Apes area that also includes gorillas, siamangs, mandrills and lemurs. Play Park is a 2.5 acre kid's area that features a 4,000 square foot Splash Ground - its most popular feature. That's followed closely by the Animal Care Yard for petting and grooming the pygmy goats; the squirrel monkey and otter exhibits; the Forest Play area, with its three tree houses, rock climbing wall and mountain slides; and the Discovery Center. True to the Zoo's slogan -- there is "more to see and more to zoo" at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens. For more information, visit the Zoo's Web site. (less) ... (more)

   We were rated 2010's best park in the Best of Mississippi. Readers Choice awarded Tupelo Buffalo Park 2010 best family attractions and activity. Also our 2003 Rodeo received awards from the PCA! Voted on by the cowboys and cowgirls in the PCA, our rodeo was voted #1 in cleanliness, organization, best crowd participation, involvement AND voted the most fun rodeo of the year! (less) ... (more)

   KidzArt is a fun, unique and confidence-building creative art experience. We offer: Art Classes for kids, teens and adults, Camps, Workshops, Birthday parties for children, Creative Parties for Adults, School and Organizational Fundraisers, Creative Workshops for Adults and Teens KidzArt enhances a child's experience of art. Kids have a great need to express themselves in many ways -- artistically, emotionally, physically and spiritually. KidzArt impacts each and every area of expression. The KidzArt classroom is a non-competitive environment enhanced by soft music that allows children to focus and enjoy what they are doing. Parents see the difference in the quality of art their children bring home. Kids get immediate results as their enthusiasm for art increases. KidzArt impacts their lives by sparking their creative process in other areas as well. KidzArt reaches the artistic individual as well as those who never thought they could draw or create works of art! (less) ... (more)

   KidzArt is a fun, unique and confidence-building creative art experience. We offer: Art Classes for kids, teens and adults, Camps, Workshops, Birthday parties for children, Creative Parties for Adults, School and Organizational Fundraisers, Creative Workshops for Adults and Teens KidzArt enhances a child's experience of art. Kids have a great need to express themselves in many ways -- artistically, emotionally, physically and spiritually. KidzArt impacts each and every area of expression. The KidzArt classroom is a non-competitive environment enhanced by soft music that allows children to focus and enjoy what they are doing. Parents see the difference in the quality of art their children bring home. Kids get immediate results as their enthusiasm for art increases. KidzArt impacts their lives by sparking their creative process in other areas as well. KidzArt reaches the artistic individual as well as those who never thought they could draw or create works of art! (less) ... (more)

Science Birthday Parties for Kids   Educational Birthday Parties Mad Science birthday parties are for children 4-12yr and offer an entertaining and educational alternative to other more traditional entertainers. Our 45 to 60-minute extravaganzas enthrall children with hands-on fun, while educating them at the same time. Add to the excitement with unique upgrades such as bubbling potions, cotton candy and rocket launches. Themed party supplies and goody bags are also available. Mad Science also provides ideal entertainment for school, scouting and corporate events. For more information call Mad Science or visit our website. (less) ... (more)