Memphis Zoo, 2000 Prentiss Place, Memphis, TN (2025)

Memphis Zoo is home to more than 3,500 animals representing more than 500 different species.

06/20/2025

Follow the yellow brick road to Zoo Rendezvous 2025 in the M-Rald City 🖤🤍🌈 Join us at Prentiss Place on Friday, September 5, for a night of unlimited bites, sips, and live music. Enjoy Memphis’s hottest restaurants, trendiest food trucks, and most stylish bars under an emerald glow.

This is THE party of the year and one of the Zoo’s biggest fundraisers. Every ticket supports expert animal care, global conservation, and unforgettable Zoo experiences.

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Early Bird Member: $185 per person through July 31
General Admission: $200 per person
VIP: $250 per person, includes early entry at 6 PM, curated food stations by a celebrity chef, exclusive entertainment, and VIP lounge access all night

👉 https://www.memphiszoo.org/zoo-rendezvous

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7:00 PM to 10:30 PM
VIP entry begins at 6:00 PM
The Zoo will be closed to the public all day.

06/18/2025

Happy Veterinary Appreciation Day! 🩺 🐾

We’re celebrating our skilled and compassionate veterinary team whose expert care supports the health and wellbeing of animals across Memphis Zoo. Their knowledge and commitment help ensure every animal receives the specialized care they need. 💚

06/16/2025

We could give you a quill-ion reasons to meet Frankie… but this photo says it all. ✨ Come meet Frankie, our VIP (Very Important Porcupine), in our brand new African crested porcupine Exclusive Encounter!

We offer Close and Exclusive Encounters with many of your zoo favorites, including premium experiences with our elephants! Book now on our website.
https://www.memphiszoo.org/exclusive-encounters?parking-item=African+Crested+Porcupine

06/11/2025

At Memphis Zoo, senior animal care means making thoughtful changes to support comfort, mobility, and overall well-being. We adjust diets, refine habitats, and set new wellness goals to meet their evolving needs. Every decision is made with care through close collaboration between keepers, veterinarians, and our nutrition team.

This spring, we bid farewell to four remarkable ambassadors who taught us more about resilience, devotion, and the beauty of each passing year. Their stories are a tribute to the impact of dedicated care and the joy found in every chapter.

Read our newest blog post: Caring Through Their Golden Years: Saying Goodbye to Senior Animals
🔗 https://www.memphiszoo.org/zoo-news/posts/caring-through-their-golden-years-saying-goodbye-to-senior-animals

06/06/2025

There are some new stars hogging all the attention on the Veldt! ✨🐽✨ We’re so excited to announce the birth of three Red River hog piglets, born on May 21, 2025. These little snoots are the first piglets for both mom "Koka" and dad "Cantaloupe." The Memphis Zoo has kept Red River hogs since 2003, and we have welcomed 18 piglets over the years. The last birth was in 2016.

Red River hog piglets are born with a brown coat featuring yellow stripes and spots, resembling a "watermelon pattern." These markings help camouflage them in the wild. Around six months of age, the stripes and spots begin to fade as they develop their signature reddish coat.

Koka and the piglets are currently being safely introduced to the Veldt Exhibit using a maternity pen. This provides the piglets with a safe space to start exploring while allowing the other Veldt animals to meet our newest arrivals safely. Our animal care staff will be diligently monitoring everyone's comfort levels to determine when the piglets are ready to move into the main yard. In the meantime, you can spot these adorable piggies in the maternity pen. Late morning is usually the best time to catch them.

Their birth is a great example of the Species Survival Plan in action. SSPs help maintain healthy, genetically diverse populations across AZA-accredited zoos. As a recommended pair, Koka and Cantaloupe are contributing to the long-term care and conservation of their species.

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Memphis, TN
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