Dino Park
Get ready for a roar-some time and walk among giants as we bring dinosaurs back to life at Memphis Zoo! You will become a citizen scientist and go back in time to the Mesozoic era and help our scientists on their mission to see if their theories on convergent evolution are correct. Looking to get the full scoop on our Dino Park? LEARN MORE HERE
FREE FOR MEMBERS / $5 per person for Non-members
Open March 2 - October 31, 2024
9am - 5pm (Last admission 15 minutes before we close)
This adventure is located past Zambezi to the east of the Giraffe Feeding Deck
Enjoy a dino scavenger hunt on our Memphis Zoo app. Anyone can play! MEMBERS EARN 50 POINTS EACH VISIT!
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Tickets are available below, at Dino entrance, and at kiosk. Tickets are non-refundable. No rainchecks.
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2024 Total Experience
For Non-members, the total experience option is a single-day ticket that gives you a one-time use giraffe feeding ticket and an UNLIMITED access day to the following: Dino Park, China Carousel, Farm Train, Kiddie Rides, and Butterflies (opening May 2024)
Adult/Youth $39.95 and Child $34.95 (includes general admission to the zoo)
Valid for use one day only March 2 - October 31, 2024
9am - 5pm (Last admission 15 minutes before we close)
Giraffe Feeding Deck open 10am-Noon & 2pm - 5pm (Last admission 15 minutes before we close) and Farm train closed 12:15pm-1:15pm daily
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Giraffe Feeding
Enjoy the up-close and memorable experience of feeding a giraffe by hand. The snack consists of three pieces of food, which is supplied by the Zoo.
$4 per person for Members / $5 per person for Non-Members (Does NOT include general admission to the zoo)
Valid for use one day only March 2 - October 31, 2024
10am-Noon & 2pm - 5pm (Last admission 15 minutes before we close)
Alongside the walkway to Teton Trek on the deck behind the giraffe exhibit
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Rides
Are you ready to ride? Enjoy our classic kiddie rides located just past Penguin Rock, the farm train in the Farm Expo, the carousel in CHINA, and our newest Scooter Pals which can be rented at the Scooter Rental area next to the Elephant Trunk gift shop in the front of the zoo.
Kiddie Rides $1.00/rider, Train $2.00/rider, CHINA Carousel $2.00/rider, Tram $4.00/rider, and Scooter Pals $5.00 to begin ride and $0.35 per minute
March 4 - October 31, 2024
All open 10:00am-5:00pm except Tram (9:00am-6:00pm)
Farm train closed 12:15pm-1:15pm daily
Sea Lion Show
Listen to zookeepers explain interesting facts about our sea lions and learn how we train them using positive reinforcement techniques.
FREE with general admission to the zoo
Two shows daily year-round at 11:00am and 3:00pm
Northwest Passage
Metamorphosis: The Butterfly Effect presented by SouthWorth Capital Management (*CLOSED FOR THE SEASON)
Experience the life of a butterfly as you walk through an oasis filled with hundreds of pollinators, soothing music, and even the TN state butterfly! Talk to an exhibit guide along the way to learn fun facts and more in this one of a kind experience.
FREE FOR MEMBERS / $3 per person for Non-members
The butterfly exhibit is currently closed for the season. We look forward to fluttering your way May 2024!
10am - 5pm (Last admission 15 minutes before we close)
Located around the corner of the Zambezi area before our Dino Park
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Monogram Foods Love Kids Foundation Splash Park
$8 per person for Members / $10 per person for Non-members
Open May 24 - September 2, 2024
Two sessions daily at 9:30am-1:00pm and 2:00pm-5:30pm.
This adventure is located behind Cathouse Cafe