Memphis Zoo makes big plans as attendance dips
Although the capital and operating funds are separate, the new capital projects are expected to push attendance up, which raises more money for the zoo to operate.
Topic: Matt Thompson
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April 2025
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February 2024
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Memphis Zoo’s vet hospital to undergo renovations
The announcement of the renovations comes after a two-year fundraising push, the goal of which was specifically to update the hospital.
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October 2023
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Overton Park greensward compromise plan moves forward
The $3 million in federal funding is being subbed for $3 million in private funds raised by the Overton Park Conservancy and the Memphis Zoo toward the parking solution.
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February 2023
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Giant panda Le Le remembered as ‘easygoing, playful’
A somber mood hovered over the China exhibit as the Memphis Zoo grieves the death of Le Le, its male giant panda.
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November 2022
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Memphis Zoo, Overton Park finalize parking agreement
Memphis Zoo CEO Matt Thompson met with representatives from the Overton Park Conservancy and City of Memphis Monday, Nov. 21,.
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Memphis Zoo seeks $1.5M for animal hospital
Memphian Tommie Dunavant pitches in $800,000 to the Memphis Zoo’s $1.5 million fundraising effort for its animal hospital.
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July 2022
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New Memphis Zoo CEO sees zoo as central to animal conservation
Matt Thompson has the office of an expeditioner. The nook of a room, charmingly messy, is home to an aquarium with miniscule fresh shrimp just behind the desk, a small bronze statue of an elk (in commemoration to Teton Trek) and freshly muddied boots standing against the wall.
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June 2022
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New Memphis Zoo CEO named
Jim Dean will be replaced by former zookeeper — and longtime Memphis Zoo veteran — Matt Thompson.
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