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Memphis Zoo Memphis Zoo is home to 3,500+ animals

Creating Adventures. Saving Wildlife. AZA Accredited. Weekend hours 9:00am to 6:00pm, last admission 5:00pm.
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Weekday hours 9:00am to 5:00pm, last admission 4:00pm. Memphis Zoo is home to more than 3,500 animals representing more than 500 different species.

There’s a new face at Memphis Zoo! 💛Born August 16, Millie is the first mandrill ever born at Memphis Zoo after nearly a...
08/29/2026

There’s a new face at Memphis Zoo! 💛

Born August 16, Millie is the first mandrill ever born at Memphis Zoo after nearly a decade of caring for the species. As part of the AZA Species Survival Plan, her arrival is also an important addition to the mandrill population.

Millie’s mom, Kamani, is a first-time mother, and although she gave birth naturally, she was initially unsure how to care for her baby. Veterinary and primate teams determined that temporarily stepping in was the best way to give both mom and baby a chance to succeed. For the first couple of weeks, keepers cared for Millie and gave her round-the-clock care. Throughout the process, she remained in the mandrill nighthouse with Kamani, dad Babu, and aunt Gertie always nearby where they could see her.

Over the past couple days, Millie reintegrated her with her mom and troop, and we’re excited to share that everyone is together and doing well!

The mandrill family now has access to their yard at Zambezi River Hippo Camp, so keep an eye out for a tiny new face exploring alongside her family.

You can read more about Millie in the newest blog on our website: https://www.memphiszoo.org/zoo-news/posts/a-tiny-mandrill-a-big-team-effort-meet-memphis-zoos-first-baby-mandrill

Welcome to Memphis Zoo, Millie!

ernie is here to welcome you to the weekend📸 Curator Lauren
08/28/2026

ernie is here to welcome you to the weekend

📸 Curator Lauren

08/26/2026

Before the Zoo wakes, we run. Something spooky is creeping into Memphis Zoo this fall! Join us Saturday morning, October 24, for the brand-new Howl-O-ween Hustle 5K, presented by Orion Financial with associate partners HOKA and Grivet Outdoors. Put on your most boo-tiful, spooky, silly, or wild costume and join us for a Halloween-themed race through the Zoo! 🐺

Whether you're a runner, a walker, or somewhere in between, all are welcome! This exciting new event will take participants on a 3.1-mile route through more of the Zoo, with a brief trek through Overton Park before finishing at Teton for a fun post-race party.

In-person racers' registration includes a T-shirt, medal, chip timing, post-race party, and same-day admission to the zoo. You won’t want to miss out on getting your hands on the special medal themed to the race! Stay tuned for the medal reveal on September 21st! 🏅

NEW! Race from ANYWHERE! Our virtual run lets you run from anywhere if you can’t join us in person, and it includes your own medal, T-shirt, and downloadable race bib.

Get spooky. Get moving. Get registered!
https://www.memphiszoo.org/howl-o-ween-hustle-5k

This Labor Day weekend, September 4–7, we’ve got deals too WILD to miss. 🤩 In town for the long weekend? Add Memphis Zoo...
08/25/2026

This Labor Day weekend, September 4–7, we’ve got deals too WILD to miss. 🤩

In town for the long weekend? Add Memphis Zoo to your itinerary and save 50% on general admission when you buy online.

Call Memphis home? Make the savings last all year. Save $20 on ALL Zoo Memberships, plus members enjoy 15% off at Zoo Gift Shops all holiday weekend.

Make this Labor Day weekend the best yet with Memphis Zoo!

weekend mood courtesy of Maranitra 😴 📸 Team Lead Lauren
08/22/2026

weekend mood courtesy of Maranitra 😴

📸 Team Lead Lauren

08/21/2026

oh deer… they’re having a pool party.

Stay cool like our Père David’s deer! 💦 We’ve got plenty of fans and misters around the Zoo, and all of our indoor exhibits can get you out of the sun. Plus, you can check out some pretty cool animals while you’re at it. And we’ve got all the sweet treats you need, like ice cream, Mempops, and more!

08/19/2026

Exclusive clip from “Orangutan Village: Part 2”🎥🦧

While Ruhana’s mother, Jahe, recovered from surgery, the primate team temporarily hand-reared Ruhana until mother and baby were ready to be reintroduced. In this special clip, primate keepers Laine and Peyton work together to give the vocal infant one of her round-the-clock feedings.

Watch “Orangutan Village: Part 2” now on the Memphis Zoo YouTube channel.

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