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Memphis Zoo

2000 Prentiss Place, Memphis, TN 38112
901-276-WILD
Ranked #3 of 85 attractions in Memphis
4.5 of 5 stars 334 Reviews
Type: Zoos
Activities: Viewing wildlife
Description: YaYa, a female Giant Panda that calls the Memphis Zoo home, enjoys a sunny day.
Useful Information: Activities for older children, Activities for young children
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North Hollywood, California, United States
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5 reviews 5 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

I must comment after visisting the Memphis Zoo with my ladyfriend; I can scantily recommend a better attraction in Memphis. Upon our visit, we encountered some Panda's; a male and female that were on loan from China. Not a better site could have been had.The coolest bears one has yet to see. We almost wanted to ask the Zoo Administrator's... More

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Atlanta, GA
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

My favorite was the night creatures exhibit, esp. with the free flight bats habitat. So very cool to see them flying, interacting, eating, sleeping. More

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Memphis, Tennessee
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

The Memphis Zoo is only 1 of 5 in the country with Pandas. But the zoo is much more than just the bears. The animals are housed in natural landscapes in different named areas of the zoo, such as Cat Country and the Northwest Passage. The only dislike is that it gets pricey with a family. More

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Mississippi
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

I've been going to this zoo for many years (when it was free). I now enjoy taking my granddaughter to see it. It has been upgraded some years back & it is well kept & not too smelly for a zoo, even in hot weather. My granddaughter really enjoys the parakeets , if you can get them on the feedstick... More

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Cordova, Tennessee
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49 reviews 49 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

This is a wonderful zoo. With recent expansion, the zoo has really progressed. Tetok Trek is the newest exhibit which include Grizzly bears. My kids favorite exhibit is the nortwest passage because Polar bears and Sea Lions swim around. They have a sea lion show at 1 and 3 every day. It is very interesting to see these highly intelligent... More

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arkansas
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

Perfect trip for anyone wanting to spend 4-5 hours at the zoo. Loved, Loved the polar bears. We were there because we needed time to kill for a few hours in Memphis. It was a very good choice. Although, I think for a family it would get pricey. This was just my husband and myself. We felt like kids for... More

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Little Rock, Arkansas
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

This is a GREAT Zoo, they have a great assortment of animals. It is a little pricey, but all the extras make it worth it. Our favorite exhibits were the big cats, animals of the night, teton trek and the northwest territory. It looked like they were working on adding a couple of exhibits in the near future. Overall, it... More

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Memphis, TN
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012
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I have two little kids (year and a half and three years old) and this place is one of the best place for us to go with kids in Memphis. We are a member of the zoo and we are proud to have a zoo like this in Memphis. If you never been to the zoo in Memphis and also... More

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Nashville
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4 reviews 4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

This is truly one of the greatest zoos in the country and one of the greatest things going on for Memphis! If you like zoos, don't miss it!!! More

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Winnebago, Illinois
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

Perfect size for an afternoon, took about 4 hours. Animals out and about. Well timed feedings and shows to give your experience an education element. Loved this zoo and the gift shop. More

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