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is a bimonthly magazine published by the Memphis Zoological Society to keep patrons informed about zoo-related activities and information. Each edition includes a calendar of events, a description of special events, news about educational and conservation programs, information about the animals and
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exhibit. The buildings, plant life and even the sounds of China are represented in this $ 16 million exhibit. In February 2023, a few months before the Pandas were set to be returned to China, Le Le passed away leading to concerns about the treatment the pandas were getting in the Zoo. In May 2023,
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for more than 100 years. The land currently designated to the Memphis Zoo was defined by the Overton Park master plan in 1888, it is owned by the City of Memphis. The zoo is set on 76 acres (31 ha), of which approximately 55 acres (22 ha) are developed.
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On January 8, 2008, a stray dog entered the Memphis Zoo through a service door and leapt into the tiger exhibit before officials could apprehend it. Zoo staff distracted the tigers, allowing the dog to walk out of the exhibit and survive with several injuries.
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exhibit. His mother chose that location because of his great love of the Memphis Zoo and the tigers in particular. Jeff frequently visited the zoo, had plans to become a volunteer in 1997 and, according to his mother, never left the zoo without visiting the
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The Memphis Zoo acquired a round barn from the Memphis Police Department in 1923, who used the building as their stable for the mounted horse patrol in the early 1900s. The zoo's round barn exhibit is a collection of exotic hoofstock and birds.
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The zoo was established on April 4, 1906, with $ 1,200 from the Memphis Park Commission. In August 1906, 23 cages and concrete bear enclosures were built with another $ 3,628 thanks to the head of the commission, Col. Robert Galloway.
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In May 2009, a zoo keeper was bitten by a Bengal tiger after failing to close two internal safety doors, allowing a tiger to enter an unsecured hallway. The tiger, named Kumari, was sedated and safely placed back in her exhibit.
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In 2019, a man entering the Memphis Zoo shot himself in the upper thigh with a handgun hidden in his pocket. This incident brought attention to the zoo's firearm policies and zoo officials stated that they would look into it.
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A new major attraction, expected to be complete by the spring of 2022, is underway with plans to renovate the Hippo Barn Enclosure as well as other unannounced parts of the zoo. Many new jobs will be created from this
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exhibit opened on March 1, 2006, with underwater viewing for polar bears and sea lions. The animals frequently interact with visitors, and the sea lions are fond of following and mimicking small children.
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A variety of colorful birds in outdoor enclosures can be seen by visitors at the entrance to the zoo's Tropical Bird House. The building is home to exotic bird species from around the world such as the
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in Egypt. The zoo portal facade features a 40' by 163' wall with hieroglyphics of all the animals in the zoo. In the top panels, the Memphis Zoo Mission Statement is written in hieroglyphics.
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was completed in 1959. It is one of the oldest exhibits at the Memphis Zoo. The building houses aquatic life from both fresh and salt water environments. In 1979, it had major renovations.
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provide visitors with guided tours of exhibits for a small daily fee; the trams are also useful for shuttling visitors between distant exhibits. Other attractions at the zoo include a
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exhibit opened in the former butterfly exhibit. The butterfly garden moved outside the aviary, and is still close to the original exhibit. Longtime zoo favorite "Ann" the
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was constructed in 1960, located across from the Tropical Bird House. The Herpetarium is home to the zoo's snakes, alligators, lizards and frogs. Later in the year, the
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Galloway Hall, the Memphis Zoo's first building, was finished in 1907. It was named in honor of Col. Galloway, but was later demolished to make room for newer exhibits.
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are maintained within the zoo, where the plants are the featured items. In addition, tropical plants are grown in several areas during summer months; species include
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The Elephant House opened in 1910. The building is still used as the main building of the zoo's educational department, but the elephants were moved to the
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In April 2003, the Memphis Zoo became one of only four U.S. zoos to exhibit the giant panda as a part of a 20-year loan. One male and one female
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This African exhibit opened in 2016. Its location is adjacent to the Primate Pavilion and south entrance to the African Veldt. It is home to
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also live here. The zoo finished enlarging the elephant exhibit in 2006; it now features a pool that allows elephants to submerse and bathe.
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An indoor coffee shop is expected to be built by summer 2021. Located near the front entrance of the zoo, it will sell coffee and pastries.
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called the Great Lodge, where interpretive information is presented in an interactive format. The exhibit is home to some of the
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The zoo renovated its entrance in 1990. The main entrance way was designed by architect, Jeffery Borchardt. It was dubbed as the
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The groups subsequently pursued a successful, 16-month campaign to have the Arboretum designated as a State Natural Area by the
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The zoo had its largest single day attendance ever on March 17, 2009, with more than 20,450 visitors. In late May 2009, the
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A marker where "Natch" the bear was chained in 1906. The old elephant building behind it is now the zoo's education library.
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Landscaping plays a key role in each of the zoo's three zones, both within exhibits and along the interconnecting trails.
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Building, where the cats used to live, was renovated to become the Memphis Zoo's primary restaurant – the Cat House Café.
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is devoted to nocturnal animals, and reverses their hours from normal so visitors can see them at their most active.
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that stand throughout the area received a Native American blessing ceremony when they arrived at the zoo. The
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The Carnivora Building was constructed in 1909 to house the first cats at the zoo. It was later replaced by
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exhibit, which also opened early in 1998. The exhibit was replaced by "Birds and Bees" in late May 2009.
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In 1916, the Botanical Display Building opened. It was later converted into the Tropical Bird House.
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provide visitors with some of the essential elements of a southern farm during the growing season.
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was opened on October 10, 2009, and winning artists of the Teton Trek Art Contest were recognized.
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The Memphis Zoo has a few projects in their future plans with funding efforts currently underway.
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hives. Displays inside the exhibit explain what makes bees special and the role they play in
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In this exhibit, two wooden bridges take visitors through a wetland. It is home to around 30
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The 4-acre (1.6 ha) exhibit, which opened October 2009, brings hallmark features of the
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of 35 different species. There were 56 varieties of plants for the butterflies to feed on.
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and expansion. The zoo's animal inhabitants reside in three zones with 19 exhibits, such as
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area the Memphis Zoo constructed after it became one of only four U.S. zoos to exhibit the
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their exhibits, and a kid's activity page. Copies are archived online beginning in 2009.
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Please help update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information.
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This exhibit was opened in 1995 and features naturalistic, outdoor exhibit areas for
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The zoo is divided into three zones that showcase a total of 19 different exhibits.
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The Memphis Zoo sponsors a wide variety of special events with the overall theme—
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features naturalistic, outdoor exhibit areas for a variety of monkeys and apes.
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Ya Ya was successfully sent back to China after the end of the loan agreement.
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exhibit was finished, and the elephants moved in from the old elephant house.
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Since the early 1990s, the Memphis Zoo has invested over $ 77 million for
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The Aquarium is one of the oldest exhibits at the Memphis Zoo and houses
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exhibit. The bonobo is endangered and is found in the wild only in the
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This exhibit was built to resemble an early 1900s farm. It is home to
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This exhibit opened in May 2009. It features an up-close look at two
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Bird's-eye view of the exhibits and facilities of the Memphis Zoo.
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for daily sea lion shows. This exhibit's theme is a tribute to the
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seed-heads attached to sticks that are available for a small fee.
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The zoo hosts modern exhibits that mimic the animals' natural
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chief, are sprinkled throughout the exhibit. Six hand-carved
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Staff, Jerica Phillips, WMCActionNews5 com (28 April 2016).
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In 2008, the Memphis Zoo was ranked "#1 Zoo in the U.S." by
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Most of the larger trees are native species, which include
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was renovated in 2007. The exhibit housed as many as 1,000
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in order to build the exhibit drew sustained criticism by
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environments. Some of the more notable animals include:
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which is featured in only 4 other zoos around the world.
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A giraffe walks along the backside of its exhibit in the
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which displays a grand Egyptian motif modeled after the
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live across from the zoo's rides area at Penguin Rock.
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Opened in April 2003, this $ 16 million exhibit is a
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in the China Exhibit and several species of western
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and a 5,000-square-foot (460 m) replica of the
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