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@MemphisZoo
Memphis Zoo
9 months
We hear you, Army, and our cubs are roaring in support for V - the tiger of BTS! 🐯✨🐅 #memzoocubs #tigertuesday #tigers #love #animals #memphiszoo #LoveMeAgain_V
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@MemphisZoo
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@galeonsworld Memphis Zoo is part of a species survival plan. Polar bear breeding in Memphis is very important since polar bears are disappearing in the wild. Our exhibit is temp controlled & polar bear approved. The water is chilly and they have cooling rocks. Their night area is also chilly
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@MemphisZoo
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1 year
We are thrilled to announce the birth of two Sumatran tiger cubs – a critically endangered species. Read more at the link below! Keep following along today for more! It's a Tiger Takeover! #memphiszoo #tigercubs #sumatrantigers #tigertakeover
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@MemphisZoo
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4 years
We have some new hooves on the African Veldt. His name is Ja Raffe to celebrate @memgrizz ’s @JaMorant winning @NBA Rookie of the year. Read more in our latest ZooNews Blog. #memphiszoo #GrindCity #giraffe @zoos_aquariums #babyanimal
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@MemphisZoo
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3 years
Ja Raffe and the Memphis Zoo are sending @JaMorant and the @memgrizz all the luck for tonight's game against Utah! GO GRIZZ!
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@MemphisZoo
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6 years
Binti and baby Winnie wish Fiona at the @CincinnatiZoo a very happy first birthday! 🎉🎂❤️
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@MemphisZoo
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1 year
First video from inside the nesting box, courtesy of Keeper Haley! And no, they are not animatronics.😂 You can watch them 24/7 on the Memphis Zoo’s Cub Cam! Cub Cam ➡️ #Memzoocubs #tigers
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@MemphisZoo
Memphis Zoo
11 months
Surprise! ❤️🎊 On June 13th, 2023, red pandas Hazel (mother) and Itsuki (father) welcomed two cubs to Memphis Zoo!
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@MemphisZoo
Memphis Zoo
7 years
Y'all, we might be late to the #cuteanimaltweetoff , but we have a strong contender. Meet Rowan!
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@MemphisZoo
Memphis Zoo
1 year
Happy Caturday from our two bundles of joy! If you missed it, we announced two new Sumatran Tiger Cubs that were born. Check out our previous posts for more, and be sure to stick around for all the tiger cub content! #memphiszoo #tigercubs #tigers #sumatrantiger #cubs #caturday
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@MemphisZoo
Memphis Zoo
2 years
You know you’re famous when you get your own bobble head. @JaMorant @memgrizz #memphiszoo
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@MemphisZoo
Memphis Zoo
4 years
Have a pawsome #caturday with Lulu and Bella! Remember they still have access to their rooms inside so they’ll be walking in and out of their exhibit. #memphiszoo #bluffcitycats #jaguarcub #cutenessoverload
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@MemphisZoo
Memphis Zoo
1 year
Be prepared, this is about to consume all of your time! Our cubs will not explore their outside exhibit for a while, but you can watch as they grow and learn how to be tigers on our 24/7 livestream! #memzoocubs #babytigers #tigers #conservation #animals
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@MemphisZoo
Memphis Zoo
3 years
YaYa 1, Ball 0. That ball didn’t stand a chance! 🐼❄️ #pandas #zoo #snow #memphiszoo
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@MemphisZoo
Memphis Zoo
4 years
Ja Raffe met @JaMorant 😻
@memgrizz
Memphis Grizzlies
4 years
The Link Up. @JaMorant x Ja-Raffe
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@MemphisZoo
Memphis Zoo
1 year
Rest easy, sweet boy. Thank you to Holliday Flowers for this beautiful arrangement. If you’d like to leave a note or flowers for Le Le, we’ll be open tomorrow
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@MemphisZoo
Memphis Zoo
4 months
This Cuddle puddle is brought to you by our Primate Keepers. #MemphisZoo #mondaymood
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@MemphisZoo
Memphis Zoo
9 months
@TaehyungPromo Of course! It’s been streaming in the office all day 🔥🔥
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@MemphisZoo
Memphis Zoo
7 years
We are pleased to announce the birth of a baby hippo! For more information, visit .
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@MemphisZoo
Memphis Zoo
9 months
@TaehyungWebsite Thank you so much for the support toward the tiger cubs!!! 🐯✨💜💜
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@MemphisZoo
Memphis Zoo
1 year
Cub Cam is temporarily offline due to possible power surges from the weather the past few days, but our IT team is working on resolving the issue now. Dari and the cubs are still doing great, and we will keep you updated on them in our stories in the meantime🐯 📸 Keeper Travis
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@MemphisZoo
Memphis Zoo
2 years
From the smallest fish to the tallest giraffe, some of our animal friends enjoyed some Memphis Grizzlies themed enrichment this week ahead of the NBA playoffs. Memphis Zoo is rooting for you @memgrizz ! 💛💙🏀 #memphiszoo #memphisgrizzlies #nbaplayoffs
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@MemphisZoo
Memphis Zoo
9 months
@tataelite oooh.. bears like Rainy Days, right?
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@MemphisZoo
Memphis Zoo
3 years
Ja Raffe needs YOUR help to send @JaMorant to the NBA All-star game‼️ Every tweet & retweet with #JaMorant and #NBAAllStar counts as a vote. Today, every vote counts DOUBLE. Make sure to tweet today with those hashtags to get double votes🦒
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@MemphisZoo
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9 months
Cubdate! 🐯🎉 Nakal and Suci took their first steps onto exhibit with their keepers and other Zoo staff looking on. This gave the cubs and Dari the opportunity to come out in a calm environment and get used to the space. You can support the cubs by donating to their fundraiser!
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@MemphisZoo
Memphis Zoo
4 months
Baby primate alert! 🩵 We are excited to announce the birth of the rare and endangered Pygmy slow loris. As of now, he is being carefully raised behind the scenes, but you can keep up with him on our social media! #MemphisZoo
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@MemphisZoo
Memphis Zoo
2 years
Wandering Wallaby Found! He was found in the service yard near rainbow lake on zoo property. Zookeepers spotted new wallaby tracks this morning which led them to him. The wallaby is back with his group at the hospital under observation and will be examined by our senior vet.
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@MemphisZoo
Memphis Zoo
3 months
Meet Frodo! He was born Jan. 21 making him the first Zoo baby of 2024. Born to Betty & Pippin, he's the 49th African penguin chick hatched here. With valuable genetics, Frodo's here to make a splash! Excited to see him strut his stuff on Penguin Rock in a few months. #MemphisZoo
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@MemphisZoo
Memphis Zoo
6 years
This morning, Le Le picked the @Eagles to win #SuperBowl on Sunday. Who will you be rooting for? 🐼❤️🏈
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@MemphisZoo
Memphis Zoo
6 years
🎉Double trouble!🎉 We are excited to announce the birth of not one, but TWO, California sea lion pups this week. Both mothers and pups are doing well.
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@MemphisZoo
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6 months
Memphis Zoo is delighted to announce an African black-footed penguin chick hatched on October 22nd, 2023. To keep in theme with his dad’s “Lord of the Rings” name, this chick is named Elrond! Learn more about Elrond in our blog post!
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@MemphisZoo
Memphis Zoo
3 years
🐼❄️ Le Le gets creative when it comes to moving around the yard.
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@MemphisZoo
Memphis Zoo
1 year
We’re excited to announce a new addition to the African Veldt! Lumi the bongo was born during the ice storm. Lumi means snow in Finnish. ❄️ She’s very brave and was eager to meet the rest of the herd and Buddy the red river hog. Thanks to animal staff for these sweet photos!
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@MemphisZoo
Memphis Zoo
1 year
Memphis Zoo invites the community to wish Ya Ya safe travels and celebrate our 20-year partnership with the Chinese Association of Zoological Gardens. Join us at the CHINA exhibit from 10AM-2PM on Sat, April 8th, to enjoy cultural performances, sign goodbye letters, and more!
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@MemphisZoo
Memphis Zoo
11 months
Good morning!!! Here’s a picture of our two little cubs getting cleaned by mama Dari! ❤️❤️🐅🐅 #memphiszoo #zoo #tigers #sumatratigers #cubs #babies #tigercubs #cute #adorable
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@MemphisZoo
Memphis Zoo
6 years
We're excited to welcome Sputnik, an Amur leopard, to Memphis Zoo! Help us welcome our newest addition. 🎉🎉👋🏻👋🏽👋🏿🎉🎉 To learn more about Sputnik, visit .
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@MemphisZoo
Memphis Zoo
1 year
Are you ready for your #TigerTuesday cubdate!? You may have noticed in the Cub Cam how the cubs are getting better at walking. Soon, they will venture outside the nesting box. Dari is also doing wonderful and receives daily “mom breaks” with fun enrichment 🧡 📸 Keeper Haley
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@MemphisZoo
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9 months
Paws for MAJOR cuteness 🐾 #MemphisZoo #memzoocubs
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@MemphisZoo
Memphis Zoo
5 years
It's the purrfect fall day to announce our two new baby jaguars! These purrty gals are already stealing our hearts and making big impressions. They were born September 4th, and are the first baby jaguars at Memphis Zoo 25 years! #memphiszoo @zoos_aquariums
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@MemphisZoo
Memphis Zoo
11 months
A brother-sister duo: double the trouble, and double the fun! 🎀💙 Thanks for joining us in person and online for the gender reveal, but the fun is only beginning. Next week, we will need your help with NAMES! 😁 #memzoocubs #memphiszoo #genderreveal #tigers
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@MemphisZoo
Memphis Zoo
6 years
Snow day, snow day, snow day! The @MemphisZoo is open today! 📷: MJ
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@MemphisZoo
Memphis Zoo
11 months
Memphis Zoo welcomes four Tundra wolf pups to Teton Trek! 🐺🐾 These four siblings, born April 25, 2023, bring a dynamic wolf pack back to Memphis. There is no set schedule for when they will be visible to the public, but you may catch them periodically exploring their exhibit.
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@MemphisZoo
Memphis Zoo
9 months
We could just watch Nakal and Succi all day🥹❤️ you can too now that they’re on exhibit! #memphiszoo #zoo #tigers #sumatrantigers #cubs #tigercubs #babies #cute #roar #tigertuesday
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@MemphisZoo
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7 years
On Wednesday, the Zoo welcomed an adorable male baby giraffe named Wakati. Be sure to stop by the giraffe exhibit to catch a glimpse!
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@MemphisZoo
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1 year
Happy Birthday, Chickie girl! This beautiful lady is 46 today. Keepers are celebrating her this morning with special enrichment and treats. #memphiszoo #orangutans #chickie #primates #bestdayeverrr
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@MemphisZoo
Memphis Zoo
9 months
Nakal and Succi are quite the exploring pair! We hope you’ve had a chance to melt from their cuteness rather than the sun. #memphiszoo #zoo #tigers #sumatrantigers #tigercubs #cubs #cute #adorable #playful #explorers
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@MemphisZoo
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2 years
Happiest of birthdays to this beautiful princess. Ya Ya is 22 years old today. 👑 #memphiszoo
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@MemphisZoo
Memphis Zoo
2 years
RED PANDA POUNCES! Keepers say this is how Mars and Lucy play. It’s a good sign for breeding because it’s a way they bond. More often then not the pair will breed when no one is around, but seeing things like this is promising!
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@MemphisZoo
Memphis Zoo
1 year
We have our first baby of 2023! This sweet little creature is a Kirk's dik-dik. The calf was born on January 22 to parents Willow and Magic Mike. This is their 3rd offspring born at Memphis Zoo. This tiny antelope is native to East Africa. Photo by Keeper Haley #memphiszoo
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@MemphisZoo
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2 months
Meet Fitz, Memphis Zoo's newest addition! This 6ft tall, 150-pound reticulated giraffe was born on April 2nd, coincidentally sharing his dad Niklas's birthday. Fitz can be seen on exhibit with mom Wendy this weekend!
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6 months
Memphis Zoo announces the addition of two clouded leopards to our collection. “Kamala”& “Rajani” come to us from Nashville Zoo. The leopards moved in to one of our CHINA day rooms this week. The girls will need some time to adjust to their new space, so they won’t be visible yet.
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@MemphisZoo
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1 year
Today, we celebrate National Panda Day with sweet Ya Ya! She got lots of bamboo, fun enrichment, and keepers put grapes, her favorite snack, all around her exhibit. Ya Ya has big plans to eat, sleep, and repeat all day long!
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@MemphisZoo
Memphis Zoo
8 years
That's some epic bed head. Happy Monday!
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@MemphisZoo
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2 years
YaYa is enjoying her breakfast this morning! What did you have for breakfast? 🎋🐼🥰
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@MemphisZoo
Memphis Zoo
2 years
We are deeply saddened to share the loss of our Sumatran tigress, Ratu. Ratu has called the Memphis Zoo home since 2007 when she was 2 years old. She was beloved by her keepers and won the hearts of every zoo guest. Ratu served as an ambassador for Sumatran tigers.
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@MemphisZoo
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8 months
Having trouble getting out of bed? Bonzi too 😴 📸: Keeper Erin
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@MemphisZoo
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3 years
IT'S A GIRL! We are thrilled to welcome a new addition to the African Veldt. Milele was born earlier this week. Her name means "forever" in Swahili because keepers feel they have been waiting forever for her arrival. Weather pending, Milele should be on exhibit very soon.
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@MemphisZoo
Memphis Zoo
3 years
We sure are glad @JaMorant is back! Our baby, JaRaffe🦒, is so proud of his namesake for dropping 17 points last night in the @memgrizz win‼️ #MemphisZoo #Zoo #Grizzlies #Memphis #NBA #JaMorant #Ja #Giraffe #JaRaffe #Basketball #Besties #Friends #Animals #Preservation
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@MemphisZoo
Memphis Zoo
7 years
Le Le ❤s a ❄️❄️ day! 🐼❄️❤
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@MemphisZoo
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1 year
BEHIND THE SCENES: No matter the size, the following rule still applies. If I fits, I sits. 🐾 Video by keeper Allison! #memphiszoo
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@MemphisZoo
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7 months
Halloween is right around the corner?? What're your costume plans? #memphiszoo #zoo #tigers #tigercubs #cute #pumpkins #halloween
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@MemphisZoo
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2 months
Cloudy with a chance of leopards. 🖤 Rajani #memphiszoo #cloudedleopards
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@MemphisZoo
Memphis Zoo
4 years
We're proud to announce the birth of 2, yes 2, bat-eared fox kits. They can be seen on exhibit inside Cat Country. We recommend being very quiet if you want to see them.
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@MemphisZoo
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4 months
IMPORTANT: Due to inclement weather and to prioritize the safety of our guests and staff, Memphis Zoo will be closed on Monday, January 15. Stay safe and warm. 🐾 #MemphisZoo
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7 months
Halloween falling on Tiger Tuesday is just purrrfect 🎃 #MemphisZoo
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@MemphisZoo
Memphis Zoo
3 years
First Dates with Haley ✅ Play outside in a historic snowstorm ✅ Koda is having quite the first month in Memphis! ❄️🥶 📸: Keeper Kaitlyn
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@MemphisZoo
Memphis Zoo
9 months
We're open today! Stop by and say hello! #memphiszoo
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@MemphisZoo
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4 months
📣 GREAT NEWS! Memphis Zoo will open on Wednesday, January 24th. We can't wait to welcome you back with open paws! 🐾 #memphiszoo Photo by Keeper Elizabeth
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@MemphisZoo
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6 years
Meet Sally, our newest flamingo chick. Welcome, Sally!
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Tongue Out Tuesday #memphiszoo
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3 months
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@MemphisZoo
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18 days
BABY NEWS 🎉 A Francois langur named "Raptor" was born at Memphis Zoo! Mom, Jean Gray, and baby are doing great. Visit Raptor at the CHINA exhibit. This birth supports the Species Survival Plan. Francois langurs are native to southern China and northern Vietnam.
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@MemphisZoo
Memphis Zoo
1 year
Watch the miraculous moment when two critically endangered Sumatran tigers are born at Memphis Zoo. She is demonstrating herself to be a wonderful and attentive mother to her new cubs! #tigers #babytigers #sumatrantigers #criticallyendangered #memphiszoo
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@MemphisZoo
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3 months
Here we have only the cutest, most adorable, DARE WE SAY IT... graceful animals to bestow upon your screen.
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@MemphisZoo
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11 months
Happy Father's Day to papa Gusti and all our four/two-legged Dads!
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1 year
Tongue out Tuesday! #memphiszoo
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@MemphisZoo
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2 years
Big thanks to the Memphis Grizzlies for hosting Ja Raffe Night 🦒
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@MemphisZoo
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5 years
Happy Birthday, Le Le! Our guy is turning 21 today, and, like all true Memphians, he’s celebrating with a night on Beale Street. Stop by China and check out his special birthday enrichment activities. #memphiszoo #pandas #bealestreet #ilovememphis #choose901 #21stbirthday
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When they make the weather their whole personality ❄️ 📷 CZO Courtney #memphiszoo
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@MemphisZoo
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2 years
On Friday, September 9th we are offering free general admission to our community. In the wake of the recent tragedies impacting our city, we want to offer a place to reflect and relax, even if it's just for a moment. 💚 #memphiszoo
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@MemphisZoo
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4 years
Xing loves his new barrel. It’ll be getting A/C soon for our hot summer months. #memphiszoo #redpanda #sunnysunday #newhangout
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@MemphisZoo
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4 months
What better way to shake off the Sunday Scaries than a day at the zoo! #memphiszoo #zoo #sumatrantigers #tigers #tigercubs #cubs #sundayscaries
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4 months
First snowy steps 🐾 while Sumatran tigers are indigenous to the warm climates of Indonesia, Nakal and Suci have still enjoyed playing in the snow! 📷 Liz Doiron #tigers #tiger #memzoocubs #bigcat #cats #feline #love #animals #snowday
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Meet Birch! He was born on April 26 to parents Cara & Franklin. Bongo are large antelope that live in the forests of central & western Africa. In the wild, bongo only eat leaves, roots, grasses, and bark so as a nod to his diet of foliage, his keepers named him Birch. 📸: Emily
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@MemphisZoo
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4 months
Due to hazardous conditions and for the safety of our guests and employees, the Memphis Zoo will remain closed to the public Friday, January 19th through Sunday, January 21st. Stay safe and warm! #memphiszoo
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@MemphisZoo
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2 years
Woke up and chose floofiness. #memphiszoo
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1 month
Wendy and Fitz 💛 Photo by Keeper Emily #FitzFriday #memphiszoo
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2 years
Snack time is best time. Willa is our 19 year old prehensile-tailed porcupine. #memphiszoo #conservation #wildlife video by Bella
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@MemphisZoo
Memphis Zoo
9 years
We're excited to announce that @Zimm901 was recaptured this morning! She's OK, and we’ll have more details soon. http://t.co/ZLvcLPTyjh
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@MemphisZoo
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3 years
@jamorant took a stroll to met some other animals, including feeding Rhatu, our Sumatran tiger. Thanks for visiting! We hope to see you again real soon. @memgrizz #memphiszoo #tigers #GrindCity
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@MemphisZoo
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8 years
We're so excited! @memgrizz win!
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@MemphisZoo
Memphis Zoo
1 year
Snuggles with Haley and Koda! Keeper Kaitlyn snapped this photo of the polar bear pair napping together. BTW, did you know polar bears shed their fur every year? That’s why they don’t look as fluffy right now. #memphiszoo
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@MemphisZoo
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6 years
Le Le 🐼 is “happy, happy” with ❄️❄️
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