The Memphis Zoo
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| The entrance to the Memphis Zoo. Based on Egyptian "Pylon" architecture, it consists of two tapering towers, joined by a less elevated section with the entrance enclosed between them. This architecture was typically used for temples of higher learning in ancient Egypt. |
The Memphis Zoo was ranked "#1 Zoo in the U.S." by TripAdvisor.com and has more than 3,500 animals that call it home. The zoo, which covers 76 acres of Overton Park, has been a major tenant there for more than 100 years.
The Memphis Zoo has invested over $80 million since the early '90s on renovation and expansion and is widely considered one of the finest zoological parks in the nation.
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In April 2003, the Memphis Zoo became one of only four U.S. zoos to exhibit Earth's most treasured endangered species - the giant panda.
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The zoo has an underwater viewing area with swimming polar bears that you can almost touch.
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There is also an Elephant Exhibt Expansion to make way for a new baby elephant due in July!
Plan your family trip to the Memphis Zoo this summer! For hours of operation, ticket pricing and contact info, click here.
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Broadway Series "Wicked"
June 24 - July 12. Orpheum Theatre
Long before that girl from Kansas arrives in Munchkinland, two girls meet in the land of Oz. One - born with emerald green skin - is smart, fiery and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious and very popular. How these two grow to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch makes for "the most completely satisfying new musical in a long time" (USA Today).
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Autozone Park
July 31. Memphis Redbirds vs. Round Rock Express - Game time 7:05pm.
Participants will receive:
• Outfield Box ticket
• All-You-Can-Eat picnic menu includes Hot Dogs
with the Works, AZP Nachos, Ballpark Peanuts,
Ice Cream Cups and Coca-Cola Soft Drinks.
**Serve time 6pm-8pm
• 2 tokens for the Boardwalk games area
• Post-game Movie on the Redbirds
video board with refreshments
• Opportunity to camp out post-game ON THE FIELD
• Breakfast Treats
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Meet Bob the Builder!
Fri Jun 5 11am – Fri Jun 5 1pm. Children's Museum
The Orpheum Theatre is bringing Bob the Builder to the Children's Museum to promote his show coming to Memphis June 5-7. Visitors will be able to take photos with Bob, have fun at several activity stations, receive Bob the Builder giveaways and register to win tickets to his show as well as other cool prizes.
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Huey's
Huey's has been serving up Blues, Brews and Burgers since 1970. You'll find a casual setting and laid back feeling in this legendary tavern where the entertainment includes blowing toothpicks into the ceiling with your drink straw. You'll want to try one of our mouthwatering burgers...voted "Best Burger" by Memphis Magazine every year since 1984!
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Little Tea Shop
Featured on the Food Network. Down home cooking defines the Little Tea Shop. Everyday the menu changes with fresh vegetables and meat entrees rotating through such things as fried chicken, chicken and dressing, fried catfish.
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American Dream Safari
Tad Pierson will take you off the beaten path in style. His American Dream Safari tour company takes tourists and locals alike to the disappearing landmarks of Memphis rock and soul in his 1955 Cadillac.
His knowledge of the city’s lore is legendary, going beyond Sun Records and Graceland to take his charges to places such as the Chadic dealership where Johnny Cash’s band once worked and Willie Mitchell’s studio where Al Green cut his landmark songs of the 1970s.
The tours transform the city’s history from a dull recitation of half-remembered hits to a living, breathing legacy of a culture that transformed the world.
Fire Museum of Memphis
The Fire Museum of Memphis welcomes you to enjoy a unique experience among fire museums in the United States. We hope the information that follows will illustrate the scope of the memorabilia, edutainment, tributes, and history the award winning museum has to offer.
The museum has many unique exhibits including a room that actually burns!
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