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Memphis Zoo

The Memphis Zoo, located in Memphis, Tenn., is home to more than 3,500 animals representing over 500 different species. The Zoo was founded in 1906 and resides on 70 acres in the middle of Overton Park. The Memphis Zoo has completed over $77 million in renovation and expansion since the early 1990s, making it one of the finest zoological parks in the nation. The Zoo's animal inhabitants reside in one-of-a-kind exhibitry, such as Northwest Passage, Commercial Appeal Cat Country, Primate Canyon, Dragon's Lair, Animals of the Night and CHINA - home to giant pandas Ya Ya and Le Le. The Memphis Zoo is an accredited member of the American Zoo and Aquarium Association. Memphis Zoo, Ya Ya and Le Le are trademarks of the Memphis Zoo.

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    Memphis Zoo

    2000 Prentiss Place
    Memphis, TN 38112

    Phone: (901) 276-WILD

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    11/21/08- 12/30/08	Zoo Lights Memphis Zoo Zoo Lights Presented by Memphis Zoo at Memphis Zoo November 21-December 30, 2008 Avg. Event Rating (5.0 Stars): Memphis' biggest holiday lighting event, featuring over 1 million lights as well as activities for the whole family!
    10/17/08- 10/25/08	Zoo Boo Memphis Zoo Zoo Boo Presented by Memphis Zoo at Memphis Zoo October 17-October 25, 2008 The Zoo's most "spooktacular" event of the year!
    09/27/08	Harvest Fest Memphis Zoo Harvest Fest Presented by Memphis Zoo at Memphis Zoo September 27, 2008 Join us for a family-oriented event that will be a toe-tapping, hand-clapping good time as we celebrate folk art, traditional music and dance.
    09/13/08	Zoo Rendezvous Memphis Zoo Zoo Rendezvous Presented by Memphis Zoo at Memphis Zoo September 13, 2008 Zoo Rendezvous is the Zoo's biggest fundraiser of the year. Memphis' finest restaurants and bars team up to throw the biggest party in town!
    08/29/08	Zoo Brew Memphis Zoo Zoo Brew Presented by Memphis Zoo at Memphis Zoo August 29, 2008 Avg. Event Rating (5.0 Stars): Sample beers from around the world.
    08/10/08	Fiesta en el Zoologico Memphis Zoo Fiesta en el Zoologico Presented by Memphis Zoo at Memphis Zoo August 10, 2008 Don't miss this celebration of Hispanic culture and live music.
    05/24/08	Zoo Grass Memphis Zoo Zoo Grass Presented by Memphis Zoo at Memphis Zoo May 24, 2008 Join us for live music inside the zoo during Zoo Grass. Admission to Zoo Grass is included with zoo admission or membership.
    05/22/08	Zoom Through the Zoo Memphis Zoo Zoom Through the Zoo Presented by Memphis Zoo at Memphis Zoo May 22, 2008 Join us for the wildest race in town - a 4-mile race or a one-mile family fun run. A great way to kick off Memorial Day weekend!
    05/01/08	Safari Soirre Memphis Zoo Safari Soirre Presented by Memphis Zoo at Memphis Zoo May 1, 2008 Join us for this elegant, sit-down dinner at the wildest place in town - the Memphis Zoo!
    03/28/08	Wild World of Wine and Beer Memphis Zoo Wild World of Wine and Beer Presented by Memphis Zoo at Memphis Zoo March 28, 2008 Join us for the zoo's largest Conservation fundraiser of the year.
    02/07/08	Valentine's Dinner Memphis Zoo Valentine's Dinner Presented by Memphis Zoo at Memphis Zoo February 7, 2008 Join us for this elegant dinner at the Memphis Zoo in honor of Valentine's Day.

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    • Event Name: Zoo Brew
      "Don't miss Zoo Brew"
      Review posted by: Beer Fan from Memphis, May 21, 2009
      

      This event was Awesome.What a great setting to try different beers from everywhere.The people who put this on know what they are doing.Looking forward to the next one

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      This event was Awesome.What a great setting to try different beers from everywhere.The people who put this on know what they are doing.Looking forward to the next one

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    • Event Name: Zoo Lights
      "GREAT!!!!!!"
      Review posted by: Diana Turner from Memphis, Nov 28, 2008
      

      Great place to visit, interesting, unique!!!

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      Great place to visit, interesting, unique!!!

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