Memphis’ KangaZoo is now open
The Memphis Zoo now has red kangaroos in its KangaZoo. The exhibit is open until Oct. 31.
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March 2021
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Post-pandemic parking at zoo, Downtown come into focus
The Memphis Zoo’s leader says for now he will proceed as if the parking deck won’t be needed. Meanwhile, a new parking by app program begins Monday, March 15, on Front Street by the Mud Island entrance and on Monroe Avenue in the Edge District.
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Memphis Zoo becomes more sensitive to sensory overloads
A new sensory certification will help people with sensory sensitivities enjoy the Memphis Zoo.
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February 2021
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Overton Park during the pandemic and beyond
Eric Barnes talks to Overton Park Conservancy director Tina Sullivan about the park, the future of Rust Hall, the golf course renovation and the change and development happening in the surrounding neighborhoods.
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January 2021
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Zoo welcomes new baby penguins
The Memphis Zoo’s first new baby of the year was an African penguin chick, born on Jan. 2.
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December 2020
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Memphis Zoo closed in wake of ‘Safer at Home’ order
As the Shelby County Health Department’s Dr. Bruce Randolph said yesterday, if you’re not listed as open in the latest health directive, you should be closed.
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November 2020
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Ja, meet Ja: A Grizzlies star meets a baby giraffe
The point guard went to the Memphis Zoo, met his namesake, held a snake and got his first assist with a tiger.
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Grizzlies Insider: Memphis Zoo gets its own Ja — Ja Raffe
The Memphis Zoo’s chief marketing officer has waited more than a year to name a baby giraffe “Ja Raffe.” It finally happened Thursday.
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September 2020
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Calkins: Elegy for TOM III, the last real Memphis Tiger
The University of Memphis said the tradition of having a live tiger at games “has come to an end.” It seems like the right decision, but it’s still a sad moment for Memphians.
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The Memphis 10: A six-month COVID check-in, a Lucero set wishlist and more
With no clear national strategy for combating COVID-19, we’ve all sort of been rendered individual contractors in the field of public health.
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Zoo friends honor beloved elephant
Zoo visitors are paying tribute to beloved elephant Tyranza, and Memphis Zoo officials believe other members of the herd are also mourning their 56-year-old matriarch.
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Oldest African elephant in North America dies at Memphis Zoo
Tyranza, or Ty, died at 56. She was euthanized when her health began to decline dramatically, according to a news release. She held the record for the longest-lived African elephant in North America.
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July 2020
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Young pup learns the truth: It’s a zoo out there
North, a 1-year-old golden retriever, wears a bright yellow cape as he makes the rounds at the Memphis Zoo where curator Courtney Janney is training him to be a Canine Companions assistance dog.
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Zoo cancels 2020 Zoo Rendezvous
The Memphis Zoo cites the pandemic's effects on the local restaurant industry as a factor in cancelling this year's Zoo Rendezvous event.
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Zoo gets new baby foxes as part of survival program
The Memphis Zoo’s bat-eared foxes, Raj and Helen, are first-time parents. Helen gave birth May 25 inside Cat Country at the zoo in what is a significant birth because it’s part of a new Species Survival Plan.
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June 2020
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Memphis Zoo can serve alcohol despite worries of ‘man-eating’ animals
The House voted to let the Memphis Zoo serve alcoholic beverages this week, but not without hearing lawmakers raise worries about drunken people falling into cages with “man-eating” animals.
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May 2020
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Bamboozled? Not Memphis Zoo, easily feeding pandas during pandemic
The Calgary Zoo is having to return its two giant pandas to China because of pandemic-caused logistics problems in getting enough bamboo. But the Memphis Zoo has its own bamboo farm as well as bamboo donors.
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Memphis Zoo ups capacity to 5,000
The institution has increased its capacity to 5,000 guests at any given time.
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Herrington: The Memphis Zoo takes a cautious step forward with reopening
Before the pandemic, the Memphis Zoo was a choose-your-own-adventure endeavor, but for the time being, visitors will be guided in one direction around the exhibits. “If you’re just here to see the giraffes it’s going to take you awhile, because you’re going to have to walk the walk,” says zoo CEO Jim Dean.
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Memphis Zoo would admit only 3,000 people at a time under COVID-19 reopening plan
The Memphis Zoo awaits word from the city on when it can reopen with limits on crowds and social distancing requirements enforced.
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City could allow some tourist attractions, museums to open in Phase 1
Parts of Memphis’ $3.5 billion a year tourism industry could make a comeback as soon as next week. The city will vet reopening plans on a case-by-case basis.
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March 2020
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Coronavirus daily blog, March 9: Baptist patient improving
Editor's note: Due to the serious public health implications associated with COVID-19, The Daily Memphian is making our coronavirus coverage accessible to all readers — no subscription needed.
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Coronavirus daily blog, March 13: Grizzlies to pay game-night employees
- Germantown cancels programming until end of March
- Bartlett changes municipal services
- Municipal school districts to close through March 27
- First Shelby County coronavirus patient released from hospital
- Weekend looms large for restaurateurs
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Memphis Zoo panda party an educational celebration
After an agreement with China in 2003, giant pandas Le Le and Ya Ya have spent nearly two decades delighting visitors to the Memphis Zoo. In honor of National Giant Panda Day, the zoo threw a celebration all about their species.
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