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Pumpkin season is here, and the Tupelo Buffalo Park and Zoo is helping families get into the fall spirit. (WTVA)    By (https://www.wtva.com/authors/alvin-ivy/) Alvin Ivy    Published: Oct. 2, 2026 at 5:38 PM EDT | Updated: 33 minutes ago     Share     (https://google.com/preferences/source?q=https://www.wtva.com)  Add Us On Google Add as a preferred source on Google      TUPELO, Miss. (WTVA) – Pumpkin season is here, and the Tupelo Buffalo Park and Zoo is helping families get into the fall spirit. The park’s annual pumpkin patch is open throughout October, offering visitors a chance to pick out the perfect pumpkin and enjoy plenty of other fall fun. Schools, daycares, churches, and other large groups can also make reservations to get a chance to meet some of its animals.  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