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MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The Memphis Zoo asked the City of Memphis and Shelby County for $3 million. That request came during a meeting on Tuesday. The zoo cited a drop in visitors in recent years.

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 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.