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The zoo reminded visitors not to throw anything into animal exhibits. A Komodo dragon at the Memphis Zoo is recovering after ingesting a shoe thrown into its exhibit, according to the zoo.
The zoo also encouraged guests to report things that look like they don’t belong in exhibits. The Source: This report includes information from the Memphis Zoo.
President and CEO of the Memphis Zoo, Matt Thompson, joins host Eric Barnes. Thompson discusses the zoo's recovery from COVID-19, ongoing operations, plans for new major exhibits, and its funding ...
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Komodo dragon ingested a Memphis Zoo guest’s shoe after they threw it over the glass of the exhibit on Thursday, according to the Memphis Zoo on Facebook. In a Facebo… ...
One of the gorillas at the Memphis Zoo died July 6, the zoo announced on X July 14. The 37-year-old gorilla, named Kwizera, was found unresponsive during a routine check, the zoo said in the post.
The Memphis Zoo is a great destination for families, animal lovers, and anyone looking for a fun day out. With so much to see and do, you’ll want to plan to spend the whole day exploring the park.
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The Memphis Music Hall of Fame features exhibits and artifacts from some of the biggest names in music, including B.B. King, Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Johnny Cash.
The Memphis Zoo is the top attraction in West Tennessee and was rated the No. 2 zoo in the country, with 52% of visitors coming from outside the region, creating an economic impact of $89.4 million.
The awards are based on online reviews from TripAdvisor travelers. The Memphis Zoo currently has 1,148 reviews on TripAdvisor with a 4.5 out of 5 rating. Two other Tennessee attractions made the list.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) – A Komodo dragon ingested a Memphis Zoo guest’s shoe after they reportedly threw it over the glass of the exhibit on Thursday.