Is the Memphis Zoo free for TN residents?
The Memphis Zoo allows free general admission to Tennessee residents with ID on Tuesday afternoons from 2 p.m. to close. NOTE: There is a $3 Conservation Fee to enter the CHINA exhibit where the Giant Pandas are located.
Where are the gift shops at the Memphis Zoo?
The Zoo has four gift shops – the Elephant’s Trunk, Bamboo Shop, the gift shop at Stingray Bay and Trading Post. We offer unique gifts for all ages including toys, plush, apparel, jewelry, art and decorative items.
When is free flight bird show at Memphis Zoo?
Coming March 20th, Memphis Zoo takes flight in an all new free-flight bird show! Join us for this memorable moment and learn all about our kangaroos and joeys.
When is the Memphis Zoo closed for Christmas?
Last admission one hour prior to Zoo closing. *The Zoo is closed during the day on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. The Zoo will re-open on Thanksgiving night and Christmas night at 5:30 p.m. for SunTrust Zoo Lights. Click here for the 2021 Accessibility Guide.
How is the Memphis Zoo ranked in the United States?
In 2008, the Memphis Zoo was ranked „#1 Zoo in the U.S.“ by TripAdvisor. The ranking was based on visitor opinions. Since the early 1990s, the Memphis Zoo has invested over $77 million for renovation and expansion.
How big is the Memphis Zoo in acres?
The land currently designated to the Memphis Zoo was defined by the Overton Park master plan in 1988, 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. In 2008, the Memphis Zoo was ranked „#1 Zoo in the U.S.“ by TripAdvisor.
Who is the owner of the Memphis Zoo?
Created in April 1906, the zoo has been a major tenant of Overton Park 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.