Memphis Zoo

06/21/2026

Happy Father’s Day, and happy World Giraffe Day! 🦒🎉

There’s no better combination, as Niklas is the ultimate giraffe dad, having fathered 13 calves. Rahisi is back with another vlog to talk about what his herd thinks makes giraffes so amazing. Come out today and celebrate our giraffes, and the dad in your life! 💛

🎥 Giraffe Keepers

06/20/2026

coolin’ off with cowboy 🤠 💦

06/19/2026

World Pollinator Week is June 22–27, and we're celebrating all week long! 🐝 Stop by for hands-on activities and info tables covering bees, butterflies, bats, and even lemurs! Make seed balls with native seeds, learn how to build a bee watering station, and find out how you can make your own backyard pollinator-friendly.

The week wraps up with a celebration on Saturday, June 27th, featuring all the activities plus community partner tables. We hope to see you here! 🌻

06/19/2026

Lou's birthday party featuring bongo party crashers.🎂😂

Lou the Red River hog celebrated turning 4 years old today, so keepers treated him to ice treats, biscuits, enrichment-filled boxes, and decorations that everyone (including the bongos) got to enjoy. Happy birthday, Lou!

06/19/2026

time with ethel and gertie is time well spent 🐽

06/18/2026

Ever wonder what the animals are up to once the sun starts to set? Join us Saturday, June 20, for a two-hour after-dark experience with Twilight Tours! 🌕 🐾 Explore what happens after the gates close for the evening, enjoy an animal visitor, and have a light snack. Perfect for families, couples, or solo adventurers!

For more information, the tour theme, and to purchase your tickets, visit our website!
👉 https://www.memphiszoo.org/twilight-tours?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=2026_twilight_tours&utm_content=organic_post

🗓️ Remaining dates: July 25, August 22, September 26

06/18/2026

Get your guesses in! 🤔

Remember our hornbill family’s newest member? They’ve grown so fast, and we’re ready to reveal the little one’s gender! Sheila was all business finding out and announcing the gender of the chick, with help from Heimdall. And of course, no party is complete without streamers. The chick has fledged and is now out exploring with the unit!

06/17/2026

We’re taking a bite out of this celebration! 🐊🍉

Happy World Crocodile Day! Today our Keepers put together a special treat for our water puppies as we celebrated with guests. It’s safe to say the melons were a big hit!

06/17/2026

We've got your 4th of July plans right here! 🦅 Join us for our celebration, featuring bounce houses, sunglasses for kids (while supplies last), specialty food items at the Food Truck, a Memphis Grizzline performance from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., and special holiday enrichment for our animals!

This event is included with admission to the Zoo!
https://www.memphiszoo.org/discover?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=2026_single_day_ticket_sales&utm_content=organic_post

Learn more about having your special event at the Memphis Zoo! Contact us with any questions.

06/16/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out to see Ru and celebrate her half birthday today! 🥳

Beyond 6 months, this celebration marks even more exciting milestones she’s reached! Our primate staff has noted that Ru is starting to climb when mom will let her down and she’s starting to take an interest in her environment by reaching out to grab things, eyeing enrichment, and even starting to gum food.

We hope as Ru continues to grow and learn, you’ll grow with her! Young orangutans will stick by mom for around 8-10 years before becoming independent. We’re so excited to share many more memories and milestones between our guests and Ruhana! 🧡