The Memphis Zoo, as you may have heard, has a special reason to roar. This year, the zoo is celebrating its 120th birthday. The zoo dates its official origin to April 4, 1906, when the Park Commission ...

There's a new long-legged baby at the Memphis Zoo, and he's already making a big impression (literally!). A male reticulated giraffe calf was born on Feb. 5, marking a major milestone for the zoo. The ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Zoo is going beyond its walls to learn more about the wildlife living among us in Memphis and Shelby ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Animals at the Memphis Zoo are enjoying this snowy Friday. The Memphis Zoo shared photos and videos with WREG of their animals outside running around and playing in the snow. They ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Zoo announced the birth of a baby orangutan, born to mom Jahe earlier in December, with the support of Memphis Zoo’s Animal Care and Veterinary teams. Because cesarean ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The Memphis Zoo has been given a grant as part of an inaugural series of grants aimed at enhancing the care and wellbeing of animals in human care. The Association of Zoos and ...

The Memphis Zoo will be adding a new exhibit for the first time in nearly a decade, featuring fan-favorite from the sea — the eco-friendly stingray. Memphis Zoo staff and board members held May 22 a ...

As snow blanketed Shelby County, businesses, churches and schools announced they would be closed to the public for the coming days. The Memphis Zoo was no different, posting to social media early ...

The Memphis Zoo is celebrating its 120th anniversary in 2026. The zoo is home to more than 3,500 animals representing approximately 500 different species. The Memphis Zoo, as you may have heard, has a ...