Memphis Zoo, YaYa and Le Le are trademarks of Memphis Zoo. Currently there are over 4500 animals in the zoos care. It is an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. From its humble beginning, the zoo has become one of the highest regarded zoos in the country. Memphis Zoo was founded in 1906 and resides on 70 acres in the middle of Overton Park.
The Zoo’s animal inhabitants reside in one-of-a-kind exhibit, such as Once Upon A Farm, The Commercial Appeal Cat Country, Primate Canyon, Animals of the Night, Northwest Passage, Teton Trek, CHINA – home to giant pandas YaYa and Le Le, and the all-new Zambezi River Hippo Camp. Recently named as one of the top zoos in the country by TripAdvisor® and by USA Today, Memphis Zoo has completed over $118 million in renovations and expansion since the early 1990s. Memphis Zoo, located in Memphis, Tennessee, is home to more than 3,500 animals representing more than 500 different species. Come find your new favorite drink at Ancient Grounds! This will definitely be your first stop when you walk into the zoo! The coffee shop will be open daily 9:00am to 6:00pm. There will also be a variety of food options from biscuits, sweet treats, and bagels to house salads and fruit cones.
Ancient Grounds will feature signature drinks as well as classic coffee and tea options to choose from. When you walk in you will be transported across the globe to a Moroccan treehouse through the tribal influence and natural elements surrounding you. Read more about it below!įrom the Ancient Grounds Coffee Shop Press Release:Īncient Grounds is a nod to our Egyptian ties and love for coffee. The Ancient Grounds coffee shop is now open inside the Memphis Zoo! This fun, new coffee atmosphere is right inside the front gates of the zoo, and can be your first stop before you set off to explore the different areas.