Keeping in mind that Memphis is your vacation destination for June 11-13, 2010, this is the first in a series of “fun” things to do for kids, big kids, and the kid in you!
I absolutely have to let you know about the Memphis Zoo. This is one of my all-time favorite things to do in Memphis. Let me tell you the source of my love for zoos: My husband and I had made a quick trip to Winnipeg, Manitoba, while we were dating. Yes, I know it’s “way the heck up there,” doncha know. Anyway, at the time we lived in North Dakota. One of our activities while we lived there was making a trip to the Winnipeg Zoo. It was there that Dean proposed to me, and I have had an affinity for zoos since then.
Even though our children are now a teenager and young adult, we still frequent our Memphis Zoo. In the eight years since we’ve been here, it has undergone quite a few transformations and additions. It was voted as the number-one best zoo in the country for customer satisfaction by Trip Advisor, receiving a 90% customer satisfaction survey!
I just received my Exzooberance magazine in the mail this weekend (of course I’m a member of the zoo). It is loaded with tons of great activities and information about ongoing programs. Let me share with you just a few of the highlights from my magazine.
- Spring 2010 brings about newest renovation – the food
- Adopt-an-Animal — learn more here
- Research department bred endangered gopher frogs in 2009
- Conservation projects ongoing
- Edzoocation programs for children
- Special Events: Thursdays Unplugged, Wild World of Wine and Beer, Earth Day, and Migration Day. Call 901.333.6572 for details
- Photo Contest starting April 1st with prizes to be awarded
- Congratulations to our newest mom! January 28th this year “Marilyn” gave birth to a healthy female baby giraffe. Her name is “Akili,” which means “smart” in Swahili
Needless to say, I highly recommend visiting the zoo during your stay in Memphis before or after our upcoming TCRA Annual Convention. Be sure to put it at the top of your to-do list as one of the must-see sites!
Please enjoy some pics I took at the zoo.
