Memphis Zoo and Aquarium - Memphis Zoos and Aquarium

  • Address: 2000 Galloway, Memphis, TN 38104
  • Phone: 9013336500
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  • Website:www.memphiszoo.org
Average Rating
5.0
66+ reviews
from 4 sources
Yahoo! Travel
5.0
47+ reviews
Frommers
2.0
1+ reviews
Epinions.com
4.5
13+ reviews
Yelp
5.0
5+ reviews

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Memphis Zoo and Aquarium
2000 Galloway
Memphis, TN 38104

Memphis Zoo and Aquarium Details

Descriptions from Across the Web

  • The 2,800 animals of over 400 species here are cared for in environments as close to their native habitats as possible. From African veldt to Asian temple ruins, Peruvian rain forests or Jamaican caverns, the animals roam free. Young children will enjoy the \"Once Upon a Farm\" exhibit and the am... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • Newly renovated zoo with innovative exhibition spaces and many species of animals. more on TripAdvisor
  • In 1905 a black bear named Natch was tied to a tree in Overton Park. Memphis citizens fell in love with this bear. Soon a Sunday drive to see this bear became so popular that other wild animals were 'donated' to the area creating a makeshift Zoo. In 1906 the Memphis Park Commission established th... more on Epinions.com
  • A pair of adorable panda bears from China are the top draw these days at this underrated tourist attraction. Memphis's Egyptian heritage is once again called upon in the imposing and unusual entranceway. Built to resemble an ancient Egyptian temple, the zoo's entry is covered with traditional and... more on Frommers
  • The Memphis Zoo, which recently underwent a $30 million renovation, features exotic creatures from the world over, including popular ... more on Weather.com

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5.0
great place

had lots of fun, slow pace city, but lots to do. great eatting places. older pepole would like menphis. the zoo was a great place to stay all day. ... A Yahoo! User, a user of Yahoo! Travel. Read full review on Yahoo! Travel

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5.0
Great family activity

My husband and I and our 8 year old daughter spent about 3 hours at this zoo and it was wonderful. It is not the biggest zoo we have ever been to but it certainly was the prettiest. We ... whitewch, a user of Tripadvisor. Read full review on TripAdvisor

5.0
going wild at cat country

The Memphis Zoo is a spectacular place to visit. My favorite sight is the Cat Country, there are a lot of different cat species here. Lions, tigers, cheetahs,panthers,etc. I enjoy coming ... chipwilliams, a user of epinions.com. Read full review on Epinions.com

5.0
Christopher E. 's review

One of the best in the country, period. I prefer it to the San Diego Zoo. It's not big to the point of being ridiculous, but the selection of animals ... a user of yelp.com. Read full review on Yelp

Memphis Zoo - Family Fun

What a great resource for those close too Memphis. This zoo has something for everyone with great exhibits and habitats. ... a user of Trekaroo. Read full review on Trekaroo

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