The Memphis Zoo is the top attraction in West Tennessee and was rated the No. 2 zoo in the country, with 52% of visitors coming from outside the region, creating an economic impact of $89.4 million.

One of the gorillas at the Memphis Zoo died July 6, the zoo announced on X July 14. The 37-year-old gorilla, named Kwizera, was found unresponsive during a routine check, the zoo said in the post.

The zoo reminded visitors not to throw anything into animal exhibits. A Komodo dragon at the Memphis Zoo is recovering after ingesting a shoe thrown into its exhibit, according to the zoo.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The Memphis Zoo is reporting that one of the beloved gorillas passed away. According to a statement posted by the Memphis Zoo, Kwizera the gorilla passed away after being ...

One of the gorillas at the Memphis Zoo died July 6, the zoo announced on X July 14. The 37-year-old gorilla, named Kwizera, was found unresponsive during a routine check, the zoo said in the post.

MEMPHIS, Tenn — Governor Bill Lee is putting $20 million behind the Memphis Zoo as a part of his new state budget. “A new home for the animals in the African exhibit at the Memphis Zoo just ...