You don’t need to be a child to get lost in the wonder of the animal kingdom. Zoos tend to bring out the child in all of us. It doesn’t matter how many times you see a giraffe or a bear, they are always thrilling experiences. The Memphis Zoo invites you to watch these adorable creatures, so step into the zoo and experience wildlife from all over the world.

The Memphis Zoo opened in 1906, making it the oldest zoo in Tennessee.

MemphisTravel/ Google Since it opened its gates, it has brought a number of changes to improve not only the property itself, but the lives of the precious animals that call this place home.

You can get up close to over 3,500 different animals at this zoo.

Management/ Tripadvisor The zoo is broken up into three zones showcasing the 19 different exhibits. Enjoy the animals native to Yellowstone in the Teton Trek. Watch the elk graze in the grass, or see the mighty grizzlies roam.

Make sure to visit the four-acre open-air Cat Country exhibit.

David Ellis/ Flickr The exhibit features African lions, jaguars, and many other big cats. Multiple viewing places along this massive exhibit allow visitors to take a peek at these giant felines in a nature-like setting.

One of the oldest attractions is the aquarium.

David Ellis/ Flickr See a plethora of fresh and saltwater aquatic life. Unique fish like the porcupine pufferfish and the electric eel make up this beautiful section of the zoo.

One of the biggest attractions at the Memphis Zoo is the giant panda exhibit.

David Ellis/ Flickr These adorable cuddly gentle giants are only on display in three zoos across the United States. The China section of the zoo houses two pandas named Ya Ya and Le Le.

These two lovely animals joined the zoo in 2003.

Karen DorsettFollow/ Flickr Ya Ya is the female, and her name means beautiful little girl. The male’s name is Le Le, which means happy happy. They have been munching on bamboo ever since their arrival and are a precious part of the Memphis Zoo. We could sit almost all day and watch these two beautiful animals.

Come to the Memphis Zoo for the giant pandas and stay for the thousands of other animals. This certainly is a wonderful way to spend the day with your family and learn about wildlife from all over the world. We are thankful we have places like this to go and enjoy many of nature’s wonderful creatures. If you want to check out this place for yourself, we suggest you head on over to the Memphis Zoo’s website for more information. 

MemphisTravel/ Google

Since it opened its gates, it has brought a number of changes to improve not only the property itself, but the lives of the precious animals that call this place home.

Management/ Tripadvisor

The zoo is broken up into three zones showcasing the 19 different exhibits. Enjoy the animals native to Yellowstone in the Teton Trek. Watch the elk graze in the grass, or see the mighty grizzlies roam.

David Ellis/ Flickr

The exhibit features African lions, jaguars, and many other big cats. Multiple viewing places along this massive exhibit allow visitors to take a peek at these giant felines in a nature-like setting.

See a plethora of fresh and saltwater aquatic life. Unique fish like the porcupine pufferfish and the electric eel make up this beautiful section of the zoo.

These adorable cuddly gentle giants are only on display in three zoos across the United States. The China section of the zoo houses two pandas named Ya Ya and Le Le.

Karen DorsettFollow/ Flickr

Ya Ya is the female, and her name means beautiful little girl. The male’s name is Le Le, which means happy happy. They have been munching on bamboo ever since their arrival and are a precious part of the Memphis Zoo. We could sit almost all day and watch these two beautiful animals.

Since the zoo doesn’t open till 9 a.m., you have plenty of time to visit this unique breakfast restaurant in Memphis before you head to see the animals. 

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Address: Memphis Zoo, 2000 Prentiss Pl, Memphis, TN 38112, USA