Memphis, Tennessee: Ancient Egypt Temple Zoo
Memphis was a capital in ancient Egypt, so it sort of makes sense that the Memphis in Tennessee made the outside of its zoo look like an Egyptian temple.
Memphis Zoo
- Address:
- 2000 Prentiss Place, Memphis, TN
- Directions:
- Memphis Zoo. In the northwest corner of Overton Park. From downtown, drive east on Poplar Ave. Turn north on McLean Blvd. Turn east on Galloway Ave./Prentiss Place, which leads to the Zoo.
- Hours:
- Daily 9-5 (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 901-333-6500
- Admission:
- Entrance visible only from paid parking lot.
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The entrance to the Memphis Zoo resembles an ancient Egyptian temple, complete with hieroglyphics on the walls. Once you're inside, the Egyptian theme continues with two more temple buildings and a large obelisk.
At the panda exhibit you enter through a pagoda and there are many other Chinese buildings and statues. The Northwest Passage area begins with a series of large totem poles guarding the entrance. I had originally planned to be there about three hours but ended up staying over six hours; it was that much fun.
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