Memphis Zoo announces the bittersweet farewell of our beloved bonobos, Lily and Mpingo, Mobali, Laney, Kiri, and Lisala, as they prepare for an exciting new chapter in their lives at other institutions. The first pair, Lily and Mpingo, departed to Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical

⚠️ EARLY CLOSURE ⚠️ Memphis Zoo will close early today, September 7th, in anticipation of Zoo Rendezvous presented by Platinum Sponsor First Bank. The last admission will be at 1:00 pm, and the Zoo will close at 2:00 pm. We can't wait to see you at the BIGGEST bash of the year

Zoo Rendezvous 2024 presented by Platinum Sponsor First Bank is officially SOLD OUT! 🎉 We'll see you at 7:00 pm tonight, September 7th, for the BIGGEST bash of the year! Please be wary of anyone offering to sell tickets on social media. These comments are typically scams,

A relaxing morning with Krackle the Kirk’s dik-dik ❤️😌🌤️ Krackle was born with his deformed ear. He is a very curious and sweet little guy, and is always very brave! His girlfriend, Tenya, is a bit shy, preferring to observe from a distance. Dik-diks are small antelope native

Sometimes, we wish we had as much energy as Raptor! 😅🐵 Baby François' langurs start with bright orange fur, but after a year, it turns completely black. You can already see Raptor growing up fast with some black fur mixing into his coat! 🤩 #memphiszoo #francoislangur #raptor

This year, Dinosaurs are taking over Le Bonheur Zoo Boo at Memphis Zoo! Get ready for even more nights of spooky fun as our Halloween celebrations kick off earlier than ever on October 4th. Dress in your best costumes and enjoy trick or treating at Candy Lane, Monster Zoo,

We want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to our incredible sponsors, partners, and all of our guests for making this year’s Zoo Rendezvous an unforgettable success. Your generous support and participation were essential to the magic of the evening, and we couldn’t have done it

Don't mind us and Mwelu, we're just LOVING this fall weather starting to roll in. 🦍 🍂 ⛅ Want to enjoy it too? Join us this Saturday, September 14th, 2024, for Breakfast with Gorillas! Indulge in a delicious morning meal while hanging out with our amazing gorilla troop—all

The pups love to pop, pop, pop! 🐺🫧 Our playful pack couldn’t get enough of playing with bubbles! 🥹 🎥 Keeper Leila #memphiszoo #wolf #pup #love #bubbles #cute #animals #wolves #cute

As New York Fashion Week comes to a close today, we’re spotlighting our own Memphis Zoo runway models! ✨ From vibrant feathers to bold plumage, our stylish birds are turning heads. And it looks like Kebara, our ever-fashionable lowland gorilla, took some inspo and decided to

Memphis Zoo is saddened to hear that former Tennessean, US senator, and US Ambassador to China, Jim Sasser, passed away. Sasser was a great friend to Memphis Zoo during his tenure as the US Ambassador to China and helped Memphis Zoo make great strides in its relationship with

Whipped cream or no whipped cream? 🤔😂 Join us this Saturday, September 14th, 2024, for Breakfast with Gorillas! Indulge in a delicious morning meal while hanging out with our amazing gorilla troop—all while supporting The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund, one of our Conservation Six

It's Fitz Friday, and he has a VERY important announcement! 📣 🦒 Calling all college students! Get in on the wild side with our Student Membership at the Memphis Zoo! For $50, you can explore, unwind, and support the care of our amazing animals—all while scoring unlimited zoo

Sleepy Splish 🦛💤 Did you know? Hippos can sleep underwater! They use a reflex that allows them to float to the surface, get some air, and then sink back down all without waking up. It sounds SO relaxing. 😴 #memphiszoo #hippo #nap #cuteanimals #love #sleep #hippopotamus

Our red pandas won't be sleeping in for International Red Panda Day! 🎉 ❤️ We couldn't wait to celebrate International Red Panda Day, so we are celebrating early at the Memphis Zoo! Keepers will be at both red panda exhibits in Cat Country and China from 12:00 - 2:30 pm on

Happy Caturday! Make sure to look UP when searching for Kira. 🐆 Amur leopards can jump up to 10 feet vertically! #memphiszoo #amurleopard