The Memphis Zoo - Home

Plan your visit to the Memphis Zoo. Buy your tickets online, or purchase a membership. Get information on hours, view our webcams, and see whatOCOs coming up at the Memphis Zoo. The Memphis Zoo, located in Memphis, Tenn., is home to more than 3,500 animals representing over 500 different species. Recently named as the top zoo in the country by TripAdvisorT , the Memphis Zoo has completed over $77 million in renovation and expansion since the early 1990s. The Zoo's animal inhabitants reside in one-of-a-kind exhibitry, such as Once Upon A Farm, Commercial Appeal Cat Country, Primate Canyon, Animals of the Night, Northwest Passage and CHINA - home to giant pandas Ya Ya and Le Le. The Zoo was founded in 1906 and resides on 70 acres in the middle of Overton Park. The Memphis Zoo is an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.