Memphis Zoo’s evolving role in conservation comes at a cost
Memphis Zoo President and CEO Matt Thompson announced a plan to upgrade the African Veldt area on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian file)
Memphis Zoo CEO Matt Thompson talks on “Behind The Headlines” about rising costs and lower attendance figures as well as how the zoo’s focus on elephants in an upcoming exhibit.
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