May/June - Memphis Zoo

Zoo NewsGiraffe Feeding Adventure“Thank you, thank you,thank you for having such agreat exhibit. We absolutelyLOVED it, and that is all hehas talked about since.”– Jennifer, Facebook fanMemphis Zoo visitors have theunique opportunity to feed giraffesby hand this summer. Running nowthrough October, visitors to the Zoocan feed our herd of seven giraffes. TheGiraffe Feeding Adventure is locatedon the deck behind the giraffe exhibit.The feeding consists of three pieces oflettuce, which is supplied by the Zoo.Feedings are available Wednesdaythrough Sunday, at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.Cost is $5 per feeding.ADOPTA KOMODODragonDinosaurs may be extinct, but wehave dragons right here at the MemphisZoo. Our Komodo dragons, who recentlyhad a baby for the first time in MemphisZoo history, are the proud parents offour new little dragons. Help us care forour new bundles of joy. Adopt a Komododragon, and be part of Memphis Zoohistory. By adopting an animal at theMemphis Zoo, you help pay for the careand feeding of that animal for a year.“Adoption” packages start at $25.More information can be found onour website at www.memphiszoo.org/adoptadinosaur.Camel ExcursionsMeet Crocket, one of sevencamels in the Zoo’s all-new CamelExcursion. Crocket and his friendsare dromedary, or one hump, camels.Children and parents alike love thenew exhibit. “We think it’s greatthat the kids get to interact withthe animals,” Drake’s dad said. Thecamel rides are located near the eastend of the Zoo, between the OutpostRestaurant and Northwest Passage.Rides are available 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.daily, and the cost is $5 per person.DinosaursOur all-new Dinosaur exhibit is roaring now.This prehistoric habitat features 15 life-like animatronicdinosaurs, along with information about eachcreature. Learn how these animals lived and how theycompare to their animal cousins today. Also learn howwe can preserve today’s species so history doesn’trepeat itself. The Dinosaur exhibit is located in theoutdoor area behind our Education Building. Ticketsare $3 for members, and $4 for nonmembers. Hurryin before July 8, when the Dinosaur exhibit willbe extinct.10Drake (pictured) grins ear to ear while riding “Crocket,” one of the fourdromedary camels in the all-new Camel Excursion.