Memphis Zoo has earned national accolades, but this attraction has global appeal. Walking through the zoo is like traveling across the world — without leaving Memphis! And with more than 3,500 animals representing an array of earth’s habitats, the zoo guarantees exciting adventures while serving the animals you love (along with species you might be encountering for the very first time). Even if you’ve visited Memphis Zoo before, anticipate new features and experiences on your next visit.
Your Memphis Zoo Adventure Saves Wildlife
Your Memphis Zoo Adventure Saves Wildlife
When you purchase admission to the Memphis Zoo, you're doing more than just visiting – you're becoming an important part of our mission to save wildlife. A portion of every ticket is dedicated to supporting the zoo's crucial research and conservation efforts, including our Conservation Six initiative. The Conservation Six represents the core areas of our conservation work. Through our partnerships and years of dedicated research, we are committed to protecting and preserving Sumatran tigers, biodiversity in Sri Lanka, Dusky Gopher frogs, Louisiana pine snakes, Grauer's (Eastern Lowland) gorillas and African elephants. These species are all facing critical endangerment in the wild, and your support is making a significant impact. Thank you for helping us create adventures and save wildlife!
One-Of-A-Kind Architecture Transports Guests Across The Globe
One-Of-A-Kind Architecture Transports Guests Across The Globe
Journey through Africa beginning at the African Veldt to see giraffes, zebras and African elephants. Each year, Memphis Zoo raises money for the charity Elephants for Africa through the Art for Elephants celebration, during which money is raised by auctioning off a variety of items, including paintings from Memphis Zoo’s elephants. Though you might not see elephants painting on your visit, daily keeper chats and frequent elephant enrichment activities are memorable ways to learn more about the species. Your African exploration continues as you make your way to Zambezi River Hippo Camp, where you will find hippos, mandrills and Nile crocodiles.
Seasonal Events at Memphis Zoo
Go for a Yellowstone National Park-inspired experience at Teton Trek, where you’ll see elk, timber wolves and grizzly bears as you stroll around the exhibit’s two-story wooden lodge.
Spy the colorful totems of the Northwest Passage, honoring the spirit of Native American tribes and marking the entrance to habitats for bald eagles, sea lions and polar bears, all indigenous to the Pacific Northwest.
FUN FACT: After you’ve enjoyed “globe-trotting” around Memphis Zoo, admire the trees. This zoo doubles as an accredited arboretum with more than 40 labeled specimens! Keep your eyes peeled for identifiers as you explore the 70-plus-acre attraction.
Ancient Grounds Coffee Shop
Ancient Grounds Coffee Shop
Kickstart your Memphis Zoo adventure with your favorite coffee drink or tea paired with sweet and savory snacks from Ancient Grounds Coffee Shop. Enjoy a cup within this Moroccan treehouse-inspired coffee shop, featuring natural textures and accents — including larger-than-life butterflies adorning the walls — creating the cozy feel of a shady oasis.
