The nocturnal house at Memphis Zoo is closed for the entire January for maintenance. Log in to Facebook
The Cathouse Cafe will be closed for a few months for renovations. New year, New Cafe! Attention Zoo Guests! Our Cathouse Cafe is getting by some TLC so it will be CLOSED until the spring season starts! But fret not, we’ve got options for you in the meantime! Ancient Grounds Coffee will still be open with daily lunch specials every day (EXCEPT WEEKENDS)! Today’s special - Chicken enchilada soup and a loaded baked potato. Don’t forget grab a cup of joe made possible by @ethnoscoffeeroasters ! On the weekends we’ll have food available at Bamboo Springs, close to the China Gift Shop and Carousel! We appreciate your patience and can’t wait for you to see the Cafe once it’s done! #memphiszoo #cafe #renovations #tlc | Memphis Zoo
The zoo just received 2 female Pere David's deer. Memphis Zoo on Instagram: "We are happy to announce the addition of 2 female Père David’s deer. Père David’s deer are extinct in the wild and are only found in sanctuaries and zoo settings. This addition was recommended by the SSP to help preserve their species’ population. Keepers are taking some time to get to know their personalities before naming them; however, they are on-exhibit and were recently introduced to the rest of their new herd mates. Check out more information on our blog site! #deer #animals #criticallyendangered #love #memphiszoo"
The zoo will be closed on Monday, January 15th, because of predicted inclement weather that day. Memphis Zoo on Instagram: "IMPORTANT: Due to inclement weather and to prioritize the safety of our guests and staff, Memphis Zoo will be closed on Monday, January 15. Stay safe and warm. #MemphisZoo"
the zoo announced a Pygmy Slow Loris was born on December 13th,the parents are Samper and Artemis. the keepers sadly had to step in and give a helping hand in order for the baby to have the best chance of survival. Baby primate alert! We are excited to announce the birth of the rare and endangered Pygmy slow loris. This special primate was born December 13th, and he is the offspring of Samper and Artemis. Zoo veterinarians determined he needed extra assistance to give him the best chance of survival, so he is being hand-reared by dedicated staff who feed him every 2 hours around the clock. He has graduated from formula to a slurry of banana, leaf eater biscuit, water, and formula which he eats out of a bowl. The keepers will determine a name as they learn more about his personality. As of now, he is being carefully raised behind the scenes, but you can keep up with him on our social media! #animals #primate #endangered #baby #babyanimals #love #memphiszoo #pygmy #loris | Memphis Zoo | andreashauschild_ · Original audio
2 Pieces of 2023 News Not Mentioned: On August 16th, it was announced that the zoo transferred a (1.0) slender-tailed meerkat named Filbert to the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo in Ohio. Log in to Facebook On September 8th, the zoo announced that (0.0.2) Louisiana pine snakes named Double and Trouble hatched from the same egg in early August. Memphis Zoo https://www.memphiszoo.org/zoo-news/posts/double-the-snakes-double-the-fun ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- On February 5th, the zoo announced its name, Gizmo. Our baby Pygmy slow loris officially has a name — meet GIZMO! Gizmo is quite the fighter and doubled in size since December. He is steadily gaining weight everyday and now eats a baby food mix of formula, banana, and leaf-eater biscuits. While these special creatures are shy in nature, Gizmo shows off a lot of bravery and is exploring more inside his incubator! #pygmyslowloris #loris #baby #animals #babyanimals #love #memphiszoo | Memphis Zoo | Kira · Home
On February 8th, the zoo announced they broke ground on a new extensive renovation of the facility's hospital. Memphis Zoological Society is excited to share news about the beginning of a significant renovation project at the Zoo's Veterinary Hospital. This... | By Memphis Zoo | Facebook Memphis Zoo Brings Innovations to Veterinary Hospital
Sumatran tiger import: Memphis Zoo has applied for a permit to import two tigers from Taronga Zoo in Australia: 1.0 Pemanah (17/01/2019) Clarence x Kartika 0.1 Mawar (17/01/2019) Clarence x Kartika Mawar will transfer from Memphis Zoo to Point Defiance Zoo in Tacoma, Washington within 30-60 days of her arrival in Memphis. Clarence’s mother is Kaitlyn (2007), who was imported by Australia Zoo from Indonesia in 2008. Credit to @Elena for posting this in the Australasian Sumatran tiger thread; source: Regulations.gov
On Friday, February 16th, the zoo announced that a 1.0 domestic sheep named Loki was born the week prior. It’s almost Spring which means LAMBS! Join us in welcoming the newest addition to our flock — Loki! He is one week old and already living up to his name of mischief and chaos. Loki will be outside weather-permitting. (No lambs were injured in this video!) #lambs #lamb #babyanimal #baby #animal #sheep #marvel #loki #memphiszoo | Memphis Zoo | the_traceyjorose · Original audio
A male baby African Penguin named Frodo was born on January 21st to parents Betty and Pippin. He is the 49th African penguin chick to be born at the zoo. Introducing… Frodo! Frodo was born to parents Betty and Pippin on January 21st. He is the 49th African penguin chick to be hatched at Memphis Zoo. Frodo’s parents are a recommended breeding pair by the SSP (Species Survival Plan) which make Frodo’s genetics very valuable for the endangered African penguin species. Keepers have described his personality as both laid back and curious, and he enjoys munching on silver sides fish. Frodo will be moved on exhibit in about 3 months to join the rest of the colony on Penguin Rock! #baby #animals #babyanimals #announcement #love #animals #penguin #africanpenguin #endangered #memphiszoo | Memphis Zoo | luisa_marion_music · Original audio
Today the zoo announced that their 0.1 generic giraffe "Angela Kate" passed away on March 5th at the age of 17 from falling and sustaining injuries while on exhibit overnight. She had four calves during her lifetime at the zoo, all of which have moved elsewhere. Memphis Zoo
1.0 okapi Miraq has been transferred to the Audubon Species Survival Center in Louisiana. Audubon Nature Institute
2 Pieces of March 2024 News Not Mentioned: On March 13th, it was reported that the zoo gave back 12 acres of unused land to the Overton Park Conservancy to create new trails inside those acres. Unused land being returned to Overton Park for new trails On March 18th, the zoo opened a new electric train ride in the Once Upon a Farm area to the public. Memphis Zoo --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- On April 5th, the zoo announced that a (1.0) generic giraffe named Fitz was born on April 2nd and is now on exhibit. Memphis Zoo
On April 15th, the zoo announced that a (0.1) eastern bongo named Franny was born on March 27th and is now on exhibit. Memphis Zoo
It has been reported elsewhere on the site in multiple threads that the zoo no longer holds red slender loris, most recently confirmed here by @Aardwolf
Her mother is Cara Also, Franny have explored the outside habitat according to this video Franny’s first day on exhibit was full of exploring and zoomies! You can visit her in the African Veldt, right across from our baby giraffe, Fitz! #bongo #memphiszoo #baby #animals #antelope #babyanimal #love #cute | Memphis Zoo | freelabellove · Original audio
