There are 2 article(s) tagged wildlife:

• August 2026

  • Longest tenured zookeeper Morgan Powers retires after 55 years

    On Friday, July 31, Morgan Powers retired after working at the Memphis Zoo for more than half a century. Here’s a look at his long and exciting career. 

    By John Klyce August 01, 2026

• July 2026

  • How does the Memphis Zoo safely care for venomous snakes?

    To celebrate World Snake Day, Chris Baker, associate curator of reptiles at the Memphis Zoo, discusses how he and his team safely care for venomous snakes and why he thinks they’re such remarkable animals.

    By John Klyce July 16, 2026